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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Russell Patch's story different from Miss Duckworth's?
(a) He says he never worked for Andy, only helped a little.
(b) He says he quit because of Andy's self-righteous integrity.
(c) He says he was laid off because of bad business.
(d) He says he quit because his business is growing.

2. Witch inhabitant of the new apartment is the nervous one?
(a) Qwilleran.
(b) Mathilda.
(c) Koko.
(d) Yum Yum.

3. Why does Mary Duckworth say she is having bad dreams about Andy?
(a) She thinks he is haunting her.
(b) She moved his body before calling the police.
(c) She feels responsible for his death.
(d) She never really liked him.

4. What idea does Qwilleran get about a subject for the writing contest?
(a) Christmas in Junktown.
(b) The drug problem in Junktown.
(c) The homeless in Junktown.
(d) Finding junk to sell in Junktown.

5. What invitation does Qwilleran receive the day after he injured his knee?
(a) A drive around Junktown with Nicolas.
(b) Dinner with Miss Duckworth.
(c) Dinner at the Cobbs's residence.
(d) Lunch at the Three Sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surprising purchase made by C. C. Cobb at the auction?

2. On his way home, who does Qwilleran overhear having an argument?

3. Why does Miss Duckworth not use her real name?

4. What is scheduled to take place the afternoon Qwilleran arrives in Junktown?

5. What does Qwilleran feed his Siamese cats he brought from the Press Club?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the relationship between Qwilleran and his cats.

2. Explain the development arising from the urgent barking of Mary's dog.

3. What is Riker's advice to Qwilleran after he tells the editor about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Andy's death?

4. Describe the character of C. C. Cobb.

5. How does Patch refute the suggestion that he was fired by Andy Glanz for drinking.

6. Explain the deciding factor for Qwilleran to take the apartment.

7. Why does Iris not buy the police explanation of what happened?

8. What happens to prevent Iris from reading Qwilleran's palm?

9. What information bombshell does Sylvia Katzenhide inadvertently drop when Qwilleran calls on her?

10. What does Qwilleran learn about a tape recorded while having dinner with Iris and C. C.?

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