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The Murders in The Rue Morgue Chapters 2-4
The Murders in The Rue Morgue Chapters 2-4
The Murders in The Rue Morgue Chapters 2-4
CEFR B2.2
CHAPTER 2
Testimonies Fact Sheet
Police questioned many individuals about the horrible incident. However, the truth
behind the murders, was still a mystery.
Work in groups. Fill out the testimonies fact sheet below. What did witnesses say?
Pierre Moreau
Isidore Muset
Henri Duval
Monsieur Odenheimer
Jules Mignaud
Adolphe Le Bon
William Bird
Alfonso Garcia
Alberto Montani
Paul Dumas
THE MURDERS IN THE RUE MORGUE
CEFR B2.2
CHAPTER 3
1. Dupin criticizes the police for getting too caught up in details. According to him,
what is the way to reach the truth?
Why does he think in this way? Do you agree with him? Why? Why not?
3. How do witnesses describe the voice they heard? Write four adjectives.
CHAPTER 4
1. Imagine that you are in the room in the Rue Morgue. What would be the first thing
you would look in the room?
2. In the end of this chapter, Dupin was sure about three points to solve the mystery.
What were they?