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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the person of interest tell Dupin?
(a) The motive for the killer.
(b) The story of the murder.
(c) Why he killed the women.
(d) What weapon was used.

2. Who explained the younger victim's death at the trial?
(a) A salesman.
(b) A news reporter.
(c) A doctor.
(d) Dupin.

3. How does Dupin know the man who was arrested for the murders?
(a) The man sold Dupin a detective story.
(b) The man was a waiter at a restaurant Dupin frequented.
(c) The man wrote a letter to Dupin.
(d) The man helped Dupin with something.

4. What comment about an actor does Dupin make?
(a) They were too tall for the part.
(b) Their role was appropriate.
(c) They had a strong accent.
(d) They had great analytical skills.

5. What is the occupation of the fourth witness at the court case for the murders?
(a) Shopkeeper.
(b) Banker.
(c) Policeman.
(d) Fortune teller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the person of interest's goal for the animal?

2. Where did the man find the animal again?

3. Describe the relationship between Dupin and the narrator.

4. Describe the yard outside the Rue Morgue.

5. Which of the following is definitely not a motive for the murders?

(see the answer key)

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