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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lord Peter Dodges with Mr. Blundell and Passes Him.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Ashton's profession?
(a) He's an artist.
(b) He's a musician.
(c) He's a farmer.
(d) He's a soldier.

2. How many bell ringers does Fenchurch St. Paul have?
(a) Four.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

3. Who is Mrs. Gates?
(a) The cousin of Reverend Venables.
(b) Mrs. Venables' sister.
(c) A new church member.
(d) The Thorpe family's housekeeper.

4. What is unusual about the condition of the hands of the corpse found in Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) They have been painted.
(b) They have been severed.
(c) They have been covered in wax.
(d) They have been tattooed.

5. How long has Mrs. Gates been working as the Thorpe family housekeeper?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Thirty years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Twenty-five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decorative aspect of the church's roof impresses Lord Peter when he first glimpses it?

2. At the inquest concerning the stranger's corpse found by Mr. Gotobed, what does Dr. Baines say about the blows to the dead man's skull?

3. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?

4. What is James Thoday's profession?

5. What is the relationship of Jeff Deacon, the accused thief of the emeralds, to the Thorpe family?

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