The Word Is Murder Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Anthony reverse his original decision to not work with Hawthorne? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Because of what his wife says.

Because of what Meadows says.

Because of what the woman at the literary festival says.

Becuase Hawthorne impresses him with his knowledge about his recent activities.

2.

Why does Anthony continue to talk to Hawthorne in the cafe in Chapter 5 even though he feels like leaving? (from Chapter 5 - 8)

Because he is waiting for Hawthorne to pay.

Because he wants to know who killed Diana.

Because he needs Hawthorne to drive him home.

Because he has ordered a big breakfast and is waiting for it to arrive.

3.

Why do Anthony and Hawthorne not speak to each other during the train ride in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17 - 20)

Because, at the end of Chapter 17, Hawthorne told Anthony that he is only working with him because other writers declined the project he proposed.

Because Steven Speilburg wants to work with Hawthorne on the Tintin screanplay and not Anthony.

Because they disagree on the actor who will play Hawthorne in the movie adaptation of the narrative.

Because Hawthorne told Anthony's wife about the project.

4.

In Chapter 13, what does Anthony note about the two policemen who respond to Hawthorne's call about Damian's murder? (from Chapters 13 - 16)

They are more competant than Hawthorne.

They are suspicious of Hawthorne.

The are afraid when they see Damian.

They do not ask him who he is.

5.

What is missing from Diana's house? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Her mink coat.

Her dog.

Her bird.

Her cat.

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