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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Will Thoday Goes in Quick and Comes out Slow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hilary Thorpe want to be when she grows up?
(a) A missionary.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A writer.
(d) A doctor.

2. Why does Nobby Cranton think the stolen Wilbraham emeralds are somewhere in the town of Fenchurch St. Paul?
(a) Deacon told a cell mate in prison they are in the town.
(b) Mary Thoday, to whom Deacon gave them, lives in the town.
(c) Deacon broke out of jail to return there to retrieve the jewels.
(d) Deacon never left town before his arrest.

3. According to Nobby Cranton, who takes the stolen Wilbraham emeralds after the theft?
(a) Jeff Deacon.
(b) Stephen Driver.
(c) Hezekiah Lavender.
(d) Arthur Cobbleigh.

4. Which of the following is not an event from Jeff Deacon's life once Deacon is found guilty of stealing the emeralds?
(a) He is executed for the crime.
(b) A skeleton in a prison jumpsuit is assumed to be him.
(c) He escapes from prison.
(d) He kills a jail guard.

5. What do the numbers written on the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry turn out to be?
(a) A coded Bible verse.
(b) A list of monetary donations to the church.
(c) Amounts withdrawn from Mrs. Wilbraham's bank account.
(d) A student's math homework.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what London jewel thief does Jeff Deacon steal Mrs. Wilbraham's emeralds?

2. While talking with Lord Peter after the stranger's funeral, who does Hilary Thorpe suggest might know when her mother's grave was disturbed?

3. During the funeral for the dead stranger, about what is Lord Peter puzzling?

4. Who is the Duke of Denver?

5. Who does Lord Peter think the man he sees on New Year's Day in Fenchurch St. Paul might be?

(see the answer key)

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