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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first thing Penelope bought after arriving in Australia?
(a) A can of Baygon.
(b) A can of Windex.
(c) A can of paint.
(d) A can of RAID.

2. What is the name of the goldfish described in "The Greeks Got Him"?
(a) Octavius.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Hector.
(d) Agamemnon.

3. What was Penelope's "self-proclaimed nickname" (59)?
(a) The Birthday Girl.
(b) The Broken-Nosed Bride.
(c) The Piano Player.
(d) The Master Namer.

4. What is the title of Part 2 of the novel?
(a) "Cities."
(b) "Cities + Waters + Criminals."
(c) "Cities + Criminals."
(d) "Cities + Waters."

5. At what time does Matthew say the Murderer arrived in "Portrait of a Killer as a Middle-Aged Man"?
(a) 6:00.
(b) 5:00.
(c) 7:00.
(d) 3:00.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street is the Dunbar home described as having been located?

2. In what month does Matthew describe the Murderer arriving in "Portrait of a Killer as a Middle-Aged Man"?

3. In what month did Penelope arrive in Australia?

4. What attribute does Matthew claim he and Clay share in "The Killer in His Pocket"?

5. When does Matthew describe "the beginning" as taking place in "Portrait of a Killer as a Middle-Aged Man"?

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