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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the bank, who is the author of the urgent message Mr. Poley hands Peterson?
(a) Mr. Rachett.
(b) Mr. Arnold.
(c) Throck.
(d) Fortnoy.

2. When he is at Mrs. Whitman's house to deliver Dupin's letter, what does Edmund hear Mrs. Powers say she thinks Mrs. Whitman should do?
(a) Get a divorce.
(b) Remain unmarried.
(c) Marry Mr. Arnold.
(d) Marry Mr. Poe.

3. Where do the children live?
(a) Above a saloon.
(b) In a cozy house.
(c) In a tenement.
(d) In a hotel.

4. The first time Edmund and Dupin go to the saloon together, what do they learn?
(a) A man named Smith rented the room across from Edmund's.
(b) The Providence Bank has been robbed.
(c) A woman was killed by the docks.
(d) Sis was abducted from her room.

5. When Edward goes to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, according to the posted sign, who is offering a reward for the location of Mrs. G. Rachett?
(a) Mr. Arnold.
(b) Mr. Rachett.
(c) The police.
(d) Mr. Poley.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Dupin first meets Throck, what does he observes about him?

2. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.

3. As he leaves the bank, what does Dupin tell Peterson his name is?

4. After they discuss Edmund's step-father, who does Dupin send Edmund to speak to at the docks?

5. When Edmund and Mrs. Whitman first meet, what does Mrs. Whitman ask Edmund about Dupin?

(see the answer key)

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