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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, chapters 8-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gullberg actually do when he arrives at the hospital in Chapter 7?
(a) He murders Zalachenko.
(b) He murders Annika.
(c) He murders Salander.
(d) He murders the wrong person.

2. When does Blomkvist decide would be the best time to publish Svensson's work?
(a) As soon as humanly possible.
(b) Exactly one year after his death.
(c) Only after Salander's trial concludes.
(d) Right when Salander's trial begins.

3. Why does Blomkvist buy untraceable phones in Chapter 8?
(a) He can't afford real ones.
(b) Too many reporters have his number.
(c) He knows his phones are tapped.
(d) Too many fans are trying to call his regular line.

4. When does the story of "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" pick up?
(a) Before the first novel in the series begins; it's a flashback novel.
(b) Thirty years after the ending of the previous novel.
(c) The day after the ending of the previous novel.
(d) The reader isn't sure since these novels aren't connected.

5. What does Paulsson arrest Blomkvist for in Chapter 1?
(a) Insulting an officer.
(b) Resisting arrest.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Being in possession of an illegal weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only thing Zalachenko wants to discuss when the police come to question him for the first time?

2. How does Armansky view Salander?

3. What does Zalachenko tell Sandberg he wants?

4. Who is Zalachenko's long-time lawyer associated with?

5. What happens to the police officer Paulsson sends to find Niedermann?

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