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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VII and VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Crimplesham send a letter to Peter?
(a) It is in reply to an ad Peter put in the newspaper.
(b) To retrieve inside information about the investigation.
(c) To request Peter's investigative services.
(d) To seek the acquaintance of Peter's mother.

2. Where does Peter go to meet Crimplesham?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Bath.
(c) Exeter.
(d) Salisbury.

3. What does Peter realize after meeting Crimplesham?
(a) Crimplesham could not be the murderer.
(b) Crimplesham is not as wealthy as he pretends to be.
(c) Crimplesham holds a grudge against Levy.
(d) Crimplesham doesn't need to wear glasses.

4. What does Peter note about the architect when he meets him in Chapter 1?
(a) He is dressed slovenly.
(b) His hair is black as night.
(c) He is shorter than the average man.
(d) He has a bruise on his face.

5. How did Mr. Thipps get the bruise on his face?
(a) He was hit by a rock.
(b) He fell.
(c) He walked into a door.
(d) He was punched.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of auction is Peter headed for at the beginning of the story?

2. Where did Mr. Thipps go with a friend the night before the body appeared in his bathtub?

3. What was different about one set of fingerprints found at Levy's house?

4. In Chapter 2, how has Peter's manservant made out at the auction?

5. What is the servant Gladys' surname?

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