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

2. What is the food Edmund buys for himself and his sister wrapped in?
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Cellophane.
(c) Foil.
(d) Waxed paper.

3. What is on the scrap of paper Edmund finds in Mrs. Whitman's house?
(a) It is a message from Edmund's sister.
(b) It is a message to Mrs. Whitman.
(c) It is a message to Dupin.
(d) It is unreadable.

4. What is the children's room like?
(a) Warm.
(b) Dark.
(c) Drafty.
(d) Unfurnished.

5. What does Dupin learn is the cause of Edmund's aunt's death?
(a) A suicide.
(b) A murder.
(c) An accident.
(d) Undetermined.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sherlock Holmes?

2. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?

3. When they first meet, in exchange for Edmund's help, what does Dupin agree to do?

4. Who is Throck?

5. Why are the children alone at the beginning of the story?

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