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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says they have a good sense about people?
(a) Tirpak.
(b) Carstairs.
(c) Roger.
(d) Malcolm.

2. When arriving at their destination, what does Mrs. Pollifax ask a guard for?
(a) An aspirin.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A glass of water.
(d) A washrag.

3. Who is the first person Mrs. Pollifax is taken to see during her captivity?
(a) Carstairs.
(b) Roger.
(c) "Senor DeGamez".
(d) Farrell.

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax ask for before returning to her cell?
(a) A phone call.
(b) A book.
(c) A blanket.
(d) An aspirin.

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax deny when being interrogated by Perdido?
(a) Going to a bookstore in Mexico City.
(b) Knowing Farrell.
(c) Being a spy.
(d) Knowing Carstairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of Carstairs?

2. Where is Mrs. Pollifax when the story begins?

3. Where does Mrs. Pollifax go in order to show a letter of introduction?

4. What does Mrs. Pollifax realize when she leaves the bookstore?

5. What does Mrs. Pollifax give examples of involving something she lacks?

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