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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Old Hall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cullen cite as one of the more exciting crime activities that happened recently?
(a) Teenage boys going around at night slashing tires.
(b) A gang of local men roaring their motorcycles too loudly.
(c) The theft of a tree planted by Jimmy Carter.
(d) The mafia demanding money from local business owners.

2. What is Jury's first name?
(a) David.
(b) Richard.
(c) Sam.
(d) Mark.

3. What is the name of the man Jury picks up on his first trip to Jerusalem Inn?
(a) Robert.
(b) David.
(c) Dickie.
(d) Samuel.

4. What was found near Helen's body?
(a) A note from the killer.
(b) Herbs.
(c) Accupuncture needles.
(d) Her heart medication.

5. What does Jury's cousin do for a living?
(a) Nothing right now; he is unemployed.
(b) He is a writer.
(c) He is a business man.
(d) He is independently wealthy so he doesn't have to work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cullen report about crime in Washington?

2. How does Helen seem when Jury first finds her?

3. Who was Helen supposedly doing research on, according to Father Rourke?

4. Why does Jury walk into a church when the novel first opens?

5. How did Helen keep her house?

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