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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V, Safety Play.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cullen report about crime in Washington?
(a) That it only happens in the bad neighborhoods.
(b) That it happens all the time.
(c) That it has recently increased dramatically.
(d) That it never happens.

2. What does Racer tell Jury about his request for a search warrant for Helen's home?
(a) That he should go ahead and request it.
(b) That he should probably not request it.
(c) That if he does request it, he'll be fired.
(d) That it's his choice if he wants to request it.

3. How is Vivian described physically?
(a) As very tall.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) As very fat.
(d) As very pretty.

4. Why does Jury walk into a church when the novel first opens?
(a) He is chasing a suspect.
(b) Because he is disappointed that the pubs aren't open.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) He wants to go there to pray.

5. Who is Ruthven?
(a) Melrose's son.
(b) Melrose's brother.
(c) A man whose life Melrose saved once.
(d) Melrose's assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Melrose done with his title?

2. What secret did Helen tell Miss Hargreaves-Brown first?

3. What does Grace say when questioned about her husband's affair?

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

5. Why does Tommy want to go to the Jerusalem Inn with Melrose in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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