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1.According to Mayherne, what will be the first aim of the prosecution in the case against Vole?
A.to prove that Vole was well acquainted with Emily French
B.to establish that Vole was in financial trouble
C.to prove that Vole had a violent temper
D.to show the court that Vole had the means to commit murder



2.According to Vole, why did he pay so much attention to Emily French?
A.He felt sorry for her.
B.She reminded him of his grandmother.
C.He was after her money.
D.He was genuinely fond of the old woman.



3.Who is Janet Mackenzie?
A.a high-society friend of Emily French
B.a woman to whom Vole once was engaged
C.Emily French's maid
D.Emily French's niece



4.What significant event happened on the eve of the trial?
A.Janet Mackenzie changed her claims about Vole's guilt.
B.Romaine was murdered.
C.Mayherne received a letter that might prove valuable to the case.
D.Vole disappeared.



5.At the end of the story, what does Romaine say she knew?
A.that Vole was guilty
B.that Vole would be convicted unless she helped him
C.that the real murderer was Janet Mackenzie
D.that Vole was innocent

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