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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lord Peter is Taken from Lead and Makes Third Place.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bell is rung at Fenchurch St. Paul when people in the parish die?
(a) Sabaoth.
(b) Dimity.
(c) Tailor Paul.
(d) Gaude.

2. Which bell at Fenchurch St. Paul is said to have killed two men?
(a) Sabaoth.
(b) John.
(c) Gaude.
(d) Batty Thomas.

3. How long is the change-ringing or bell-ringing ceremony that Reverend Venables is planning in the opening chapter scheduled to last?
(a) Four hours.
(b) Nine hours.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) Twenty minutes.

4. How does Hilary Thorpe's Uncle Edward feel about Lord Peter's interest in sleuthing?
(a) He thinks Lord Peter's sleuthing abilities are exaggerated.
(b) He scoffs at Lord Peter's lack of professional credentials.
(c) He wants to join Lord Peter in solving murder mysteries.
(d) He thinks it a hobby unsuited to Lord Peter's social class.

5. Why does Reverend Venables seek Lord Peter's help and advice regarding the stranger's corpse?
(a) Lord Peter is visiting.
(b) Lord Peter is known for his amateur sleuthing.
(c) Lord Peter is a policeman by profession.
(d) Lord Peter is known for his discretion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Stephen Driver?

2. What breakfast does Mrs. Venables serve the bell ringers after their ceremony ends?

3. After the bell ringing ceremony, what news does the Reverend Venables receive about Lady Thorpe?

4. In the first chapter of the book, where does Reverend Venables suggest that Lord Peter and Bunter spend the night?

5. What is Bunter's relationship to Lord Peter Wimsey?

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