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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Slow Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the police initially charge with the murder of Jean Legros?
(a) Nobby Cranton.
(b) Mrs. Wilbraham.
(c) Mary Thoday.
(d) James Thoday.

2. What is Suzanne Legros' reaction when M. Rozier and Lord Peter show her the photograph of Nobby Cranton?
(a) She faints.
(b) She doesn't recognize it, confirming that Cranton is not Jean.
(c) She screams.
(d) She says it's her husband, identifying Jean as Cranton.

3. Which church bell is missing a rope after the murder, a rope likely used to tie up the murder victim prior to his death?
(a) Gaude.
(b) Batty Thomas.
(c) Dimity.
(d) Tailor Paul.

4. Why does M. Rozier want Lord Peter to dine with him at his home?
(a) So he and Lord Peter can further discuss Jean Legros.
(b) So Lord Peter can sample authentic French cooking.
(c) So he can interrogate Lord Peter in a relaxed atmosphere.
(d) So his wife can meet Lord Peter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who do the Ashtons drive home in a snowstorm after finding him in his car on the side of the road, too ill with influenza to drive further?

3. What is Reverend Venables' first name?

4. What food does Mrs. Venables serve Lord Peter and Bunter when she first meets them?

5. Why does Mrs. Venables think the dead man is married?

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