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What aspect of the human mind does the narrator explore at the very beginning of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"?
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The mind's capacity to repress emotion
The mind's capacity to remember small details
The mind's ability to sense danger
The mind's ability to analyze and problem solve
When the narrator compares chess and draughts, what difference does he highlight?
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He highlights the difference between each game's rules
He highlights the difference between winners and losers
He highlights the difference between two kinds of observation
All of the above
According to the narrator, what distinguishes the superior whist player?
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Strict adherence to the rules and strategies of the game
The ability to take cues from beyond the game itself
The ability to retain information about chess moves
A knack for improvisation and deception
What is the main impact of the narrator's lengthy explanation about games?
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It hints that the heart of the story will revolve around a game of whist
It suggests that both intelligence and creativity are necessary for solving murders
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
How does Poe present the ability to analyze?
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By exaggerating it as the most sought-after quality of intelligence
By making it seem like an inborn talent that can't be cultivated
By depicting it as an inferior quality compared to being ingenious
By showing that it is an ability that gets in the way of everyday life
How is Auguste Dupin introduced in the story?
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As a wealthy man who enjoys spending time in libraries
As a detective who specializes in solving crimes using analysis
As a mysterious figure who owns a grotesque house in Paris
As a man from a wealthy family who has lost much of his fortune
What does the story suggest about Dupin's influence on the narrator?
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The narrator becomes more outgoing and social because of Dupin
The narrator starts to follow Dupin’s eccentric patterns
The narrator becomes wary of Dupin and maintains a distance
The narrator becomes focused on reading and writing because of Dupin
What does the narrator say about Dupin's analytical abilities?
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Dupin uses his analytic abilities to solve mathematical equations
Dupin lacks analytic abilities and relies on the narrator's guidance
Dupin's analytic abilities are focused on understanding his own character
Dupin has the ability to see into a man's soul through observation
What is significant about Dupin's ability to read the narrator’s thoughts?
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It portrays him as a comedic character who provides relief in the story
It makes his analytical sensitivity almost seem uncanny and disarming
It indicates that Dupin is likely to betray the narrator later in the story
It makes the reader question the reliability of Dupin's character
How does Dupin manage to deduce the narrator's thoughts?
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By reconstructing the connections the narrator has made in response to external events
By reading the narrator's facial expressions and making educated guesses based on them
By using psychic abilities to directly and telepathically read the narrator's mind
By subtly planting the ideas in the narrator's head in the first place
What does the story indicate about the narrator’s role in the story compared to Dupin’s?
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The narrator’s role is primarily to showcase his own intellectual prowess
The narrator serves mainly to relay the story of Dupin and his unique abilities
The narrator is depicted as a rival to Dupin in solving mysteries
The narrator is portrayed as a mentor to Dupin
How does the introduction of the murder impact the focus of the story?
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It emphasizes the importance of analytical thinking in solving everyday problems
It presents Dupin with a gruesome and sinister challenge that could rival his abilities
It highlights the failure of analysis and reason in the face of real-world problems
None of the above
What do the witness testimonies in the newspaper disagree about regarding the murders at Rue Morgue?
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The amount of money the victims had saved
The social habits of the mother and daughter
The sound of the voices heard at the scene of the crime
The method in which the murders were executed
When investigators appear unable to solve the Rue Morgue murders, what does the story imply will be necessary for unraveling the case?
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A lucky hypothesis
A confession
An eyewitness
A creative approach
According to Dupin, what is the flaw in the police’s approach to the investigation of the crime?
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They are not diligent and thorough enough
They focus too much on minute details
They lack the necessary technology to solve the crime
They are too emotionally involved in the case
How does Dupin perceive the crime?
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Dupin sees the crime as a personal affront and seeks revenge
Dupin views the crime as an opportunity to establish his reputation
Dupin is focused on the societal implications of the crime
Dupin perceives the crime as a beautiful object or puzzle
What does Dupin's involvement in the investigation and his ability to access the crime scene suggest about him?
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Dupin has connections in both official and underground circles
Dupin is a highly respected member of the community
Dupin is a law enforcement officer working undercover
Dupin is a private detective hired by the victims' family
How does Dupin’s demeanor during his analysis of the crime scene affect the narrator?
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It makes the narrator feel spooked and uneasy
It gives the narrator a sense of calm and safety
It frustrates the narrator due to Dupin's slow pace
It causes the narrator to doubt Dupin’s abilities
What effect does the introduction of the pistol have on the story?
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It builds suspense
It adds a sense of mystery
It hints that Dupin is the killer
It purposefully distracts readers
Why does Dupin think the “shrill” voice heard by the witnesses belongs to something quite exotic?
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Because all witnesses of diverse nationalities found the voice foreign
Because the voice resembled a well-known foreign language
Because Dupin recognized the language as ancient Sumerian
Because the witnesses mentioned hearing animalistic sounds
When many of the clues point to some kind of supernatural criminal, what does Dupin insist on?
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That they need to seek spiritual guidance
That they should consult a psychic
That the scene can be explained by material possibilities
None of the above
What small detail does Dupin focus on to deduce how the criminal escaped?
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A spring mechanism in a closet
A spring mechanism in an overhead light
A spring mechanism in a window
A spring mechanism in a loose floorboard
How does Dupin’s analysis of the murderer's escape affect the atmosphere of the narrative?
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It makes the atmosphere more comedic
It makes the narrative harder to track
It makes the atmosphere more sinister
It makes the narrative easier to track
What does the absence of a clear motive in the murders imply about the case?
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That the criminal is arbitrarily cruel
That the criminal must be a stranger
That the criminal is a serial killer
That the victims actually died by suicide
What does Dupin use as evidence to highlight the extreme force used in the murders?
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The clumps of human hair found with blood and flesh
The injuries on the old woman’s body
The way the daughter’s body was lodged in the chimney
All of the above.
As Dupin works through what must have happened, what technique does the story use?
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Dramatic irony
Suspense
Misdirection
All of the above
What does the revelation of the perpetrator highlight about Dupin’s character?
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His ability to solve crimes and his reliance on luck
His tendency to unquestioningly follow his intuition
His supernatural powers to communicate with animals
His extensive knowledge and ability to piece together evidence
Why does Dupin place an ad searching for a sailor from a Maltese vessel?
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Because he thinks the sailor is the murderer
Because he thinks the murderer is trapped on a Maltese vessel
Because he wants to warn the sailor
None of the above
How does Dupin react when the sailor enters the room?
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Dupin pleasantly invites him in and speaks to him cordially
Dupin tells the narrator to hide with his pistol ready
Dupin confronts the sailor aggressively and asks for explanations
Dupin remains silent and observes the sailor
What does Dupin ask the sailor for in return for helping him?
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A large sum of money
Ownership of the murder weapon
A favor to be named later
Information about the murders
What was the sailor doing when his Ourang-Outang got out of its cage?
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He was out buying food
He was shaving
He was out drinking
He was playing whist
How does Dupin view the Prefect of the police at the end of the story?
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He admires the Prefect's detective skills
He condescendingly sees the Prefect as shallow
He thinks the Prefect should be promoted for his hard work
He believes the Prefect was secretly involved in the case
