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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what event does Lord Peter go to find out more about the body found in Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) Sunday morning services at Fenchurch St. Paul.
(b) A meeting of the village council.
(c) The inquest about the corpse's death.
(d) A dinner party at the Rectory.

2. On what day of the year does the book open?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) Christmas.
(d) The Fourth of July.

3. Who does Mrs. Gates accuse of moving her wreath from Lady Thorpe's grave?
(a) Mrs. Coppins.
(b) Hezekiah Lavender.
(c) Potty Peakes.
(d) Mr. Gotobed.

4. How does Nobby Cranton respond when Lord Peter shows him the French paper Hilary Thorpe finds in the church belfry?
(a) He shows no response and says he doesn't recognize it.
(b) He denies knowing or killing Legros and faints.
(c) He seizes the paper and runs away with it.
(d) He grabs the paper and says it's from Deacon.

5. What nationality does Mrs. Venables think the dead man is?
(a) Italian.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lord Peter think Will Thoday is the man who buried Legros in Lady Thorpe's grave?

2. What does Hilary Thorpe find in the church belfry while helping Mrs. Venables ready the church for the Easter service?

3. What is Mrs. Wilbraham's relationship with the Thorpe family?

4. What flies out of the hiding place in the roof along with the emeralds?

5. How does Nobby Cranton try to disguise himself upon his return to Fenchurch St. Paul?

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