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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. When they investigate the room that faces Edmund's room, what do Edmund and Dupin find?
(a) A trail of blood.
(b) A large sum of money.
(c) A button from Edmund's sister's shoe.
(d) A written message from Edmund's sister.

2. The prologue is engaging because it sets up a crime in which _____.
(a) The victim's real name is unclear.
(b) Nothing is stolen.
(c) The suspect could not possibly have entered the room.
(d) Edmund may be guilty.

3. In the prologue, where is the children's mother?
(a) Missing.
(b) Looking for her sister.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Begging for food.

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

5. When they first meet, in exchange for Edmund's help, what does Dupin agree to do?
(a) Help Edmund find his sister.
(b) Give Edmund money for food.
(c) Help Edmund write a story.
(d) Help Edmund commit a crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dupin learn that Aunty Pru was told of Edmund's mother's location?

2. What does the piece of paper that is slipped under the door of Edmund's room tell Dupin?

3. What is Edmund's sister's real name?

4. The book's prologue is particularly engaging for its target audience of _____.

5. How does Dupin determine that Edmund's sister must have gotten out of the room she shares with Edmund?

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