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What is the narrator's opinion of the Prefect?
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He thinks he's entertaining but annoying
He thinks he's frightening and intense
He thinks he's cryptic but unintelligent
He thinks he's dangerous and possibly unstable
What does Dupin's theory about thinking in the dark suggest about his investigative process?
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It suggests that he's often surprisingly illogical
It suggests that his process requires total sensory deprivation
It suggests that his process is unreliable and eccentric
It suggests that he thinks people get distracted by their surroundings
What case is Dupin asked to solve in the story?
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He is asked to find a missing person
He is asked to track down an important picture
He is asked to solve a grisly murder
None of the above
In "The Purloined Letter," how is the world depicted in terms of power and hierarchy?
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As a world where royal hierarchies are respected and power is used responsibly
As a world of peace and harmony among the ruling class
As a world of corrupt royal hierarchies and abuses of power
As a world where the police and the government work together flawlessly
How might one describe the police's approach to solving the case?
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As methodical but uncreative
As haphazard and disorganized
As intuitive and innovative
As reliant on external help and guidance
Why is the object in question most likely in the Minister's apartment?
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Because he has kept stolen objects there before
Because he can't stop talking about his apartment
Because his power depends on being able to quickly destroy it
Because his power depends on having access to a large fireplace
What is implied by the Prefect's comment that the Minister is a poet?
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It's implied that the Prefect thinks the Minister is boring
It's implied that the Prefect thinks the Minister is impractical
It's implied that the Prefect doesn't value creative thinking
All of the above
What approach did the Prefect take in his investigation of the Minister's apartment?
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He relied on intuition and guessing
He carefully looked for secret hiding spaces
He used a psychic to locate the letter
He interrogated the Minister aggressively
What does Dupin suggest to the Prefect after hearing about the exhaustive search for the letter in the Minister's apartment?
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He suggests searching the Minister's relatives' houses
He suggests setting a trap for the Minister
He suggests searching the apartment again
He suggests giving up on the case
How is Dupin's behavior towards the Prefect characterized when the Prefect returns for advice?
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Supportive and empathetic
Grateful and humble
Cryptic and condescending
Excited and overly enthusiastic
What does Dupin demonstrate by being able to suddenly produce the letter?
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That he was the one who stole it in the first place
That he is an expert in forgery
That he was toying with the Prefect all along
That he is a superior detective
What does Dupin suggest was flawed about the Prefect's search for the letter?
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The Prefect did not have the right tools for the search
The Prefect's method was detailed but not insightful
The Prefect did not spend enough time searching
The Prefect was too focused on the monetary reward
What does Dupin's fascination with the criminal mind highlight about him as a character?
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His ability to transition between the role of a detective and that of a criminal
His ability to think like a detective and a criminal simultaneously
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
What does Dupin say about fools and poets?
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Fools can't be poets
All poets are fools
All fools are poets
None of the above
What is Dupin's criticism of mathematicians?
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He criticizes mathematicians for not being creative enough
He believes mathematicians overlook the true quality of things
He finds fault with mathematicians for not engaging in poetry
He thinks that mathematicians should also study mythology
What does Dupin's understanding of the Minister's techniques suggest about his own capabilities?
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It suggests that Dupin is a master of disguise
It shows that Dupin is highly skilled in psychological manipulation
It indicates that Dupin is only good at solving puzzles and riddles
It implies that Dupin could easily pull off crimes himself
How does Dupin explain why the letter was overlooked?
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He points out that most people are staggeringly unintelligent
He points out that the letter was masterfully hidden
He points out that people often overlook the simplest details
He points out that a criminal always hides things in plain sight
What does Dupin's realization about the Minister's strategy suggest about the police's approach?
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It suggests that the police's approach was too focused on complex solutions
It suggests that the police's approach was highly intuitive and lacked a systematic process
It suggests that the police were not thorough enough in their search
It suggests that the police were not truly interested in solving the case
How does Dupin look freely around the Minister's apartment without raising suspicion?
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He uses hidden mirrors
He uses a pair of binoculars
He wears dark glasses
He wears a cloth mask
What object does Dupin leave behind in the Minister’s apartment to have a reason to return?
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A gold snuff box
A letter opener
A silver shoe horn
A book of myths
How can Dupin's motivation in "The Purloined Letter" be characterized?
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Strictly justice-oriented
Vengeful and self-serving
Altruistic and selfless
Completely emotionless
What message does Dupin leave in the replacement letter for the Minister?
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A warning to never commit crimes again
A detailed explanation of how he found the letter
A riddle for the Minister to solve
A phrase hinting at his identity
What does Dupin's note in the replacement letter reveal about his character?
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His poetic approach to solving crimes
His dedication to pure justice
His regret for intervening in the case
His admiration for the Minister
