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Test your knowledge of Chapter 2: The 16th and 17th of July. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why might Hastings’s suspicion of Dr. Bauerstein be considered unreliable?
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Because he is biased due to his romantic feelings for Mary Cavendish
Because he reads too many mystery novels
Because he has known Dr. Bauerstein for many years
Because of his cynical temperament
Which of the following prompts Hastings and Lawrence to visit Cynthia at the hospital?
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A charity event hosted by Mrs. Inglethorp
Mrs. Inglethorp needing to attend to matters at home
Lawrence suggesting the visit after a lunch outing
Hastings expressing a desire to see the hospital
What prompts Cynthia to caution Lawrence during their visit to the dispensary?
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Lawrence starts browsing confidential patient files
Lawrence begins to examine bottles in the poison cupboard
Lawrence tries to leave the room without permission
Lawrence asks inappropriate questions about the medications
What potentially significant detail is noted about Mrs. Inglethorp's preparations in her bedroom?
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She requests Dorcas to clean her room immediately
She insists on having a fire lit in her bedroom
She asks for her bedroom windows to be left open
She demands new bedding for her room
What does Hastings overhear while passing by Mrs. Inglethorp's bedroom window?
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Mrs. Inglethorp and Mary Cavendish arguing about a mysterious matter
Mrs. Inglethorp discussing her will with a lawyer
Mrs. Inglethorp and Mary Cavendish arguing about a mysterious matter
Mary Cavendish asking Mrs. Inglethorp for financial advice
What is notable about Alfred Inglethorp’s behavior on the evening after he and Emily are said to have argued?
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His sulking during dinner
His decision to stay away from dinner
His calm demeanor during dinner despite the arguments
His insistence on bringing coffee to Emily Inglethorp himself
Why does Dr. Bauerstein join the group at Styles Court?
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He was invited for dinner by Hastings
He came to discuss a medical issue with Emily Inglethorp
He was found by Mr. Inglethorp while examining ferns and invited in for coffee
He arrived unexpectedly to confront Mr. Inglethorp
What significance does Hastings attribute to the observation of Emily Inglethorp with her coffee?
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It confirms that she is well and healthy
It proves that she was not alone at the time
It provides witnesses for the timeline before she sipped her coffee
It shows that Emily prefers coffee over tea
Why might Alfred's mention of taking a key with him when he walks to town make his actions seem suspicious?
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It implies he plans to return at an unusually late hour
It suggests he is avoiding letting anyone know when he comes back
It could indicate he doesn't trust the others in the house
It seems like an unnecessary detail if he had innocent intentions
