The Word Is Murder Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Hawthorne mention prior to telling Anthony that they need to go? (from Chapters 9 - 12)

Diana's car.

A letter.

Keys.

Diana's cat.

2.

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

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.

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

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.

3.

In Chapter 17, who does Anthony tell Hawthorne that he thinks committed the murders? (from Chapters 17 - 20)

Alan Godwin.

Judith Godwin.

Mary O'Biran.

Jeremy Godwin.

4.

Why did Diana recently lose money? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Beause she invested in a failed theater production.

Because she paid a blackmailer.

Because she invested in stocks that loss their value.

Because she gave Damien a loan and he refused to pay her back.

5.

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 needs Hawthorne to drive him home.

Because he wants to know who killed Diana.

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

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