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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lie does Latimer concoct so as to not raise suspicion about his investigation?
(a) He is looking for a childhood friend.
(b) He is locating lost relatives.
(c) He is researching for the University.
(d) The research is for a new book.

2. How much money does Latimer pay the interpreter for the files on Dimitrios?
(a) Three hundred piastres.
(b) Five hundred piastres.
(c) Fifty piastres.
(d) Ten piastres.

3. What do Marukakis and Latimer drink during lunch?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Wine.
(d) Water.

4. Where was Dimitrios born?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Greece.
(d) Turkey.

5. How much money does Peters propose to give Latimer if he comes to France?
(a) 1 million leva.
(b) 2 million francs.
(c) 2,500 Pounds.
(d) 5,000 piastres.

6. What does Peters discover in Latimer's hotel room that arouses his suspicion?
(a) Latimer's bank registry.
(b) Latimer's gun.
(c) Latimer's timetable.
(d) Latimer's English novels.

7. What was the name of the man that was hanged for a crime he said Dimitrios committed?
(a) Dhris.
(b) Dick.
(c) Davis.
(d) Chris.

8. Where is Latimer staying while in Sofia?
(a) The Grand Palace.
(b) The Grand Hotel.
(c) The Hilton.
(d) The Paradiso Hotel.

9. What does Colonel Haki say to Latimer is expected of him?
(a) To be smart.
(b) To play the fool.
(c) To be professional.
(d) To travel a lot.

10. What is Dimitrios' last name?
(a) Anrthropolous.
(b) Makropolous.
(c) Gyropolous.
(d) Naryplous.

11. What is the name of the place where Marukakis and Latimer go to find Irana Preveza?
(a) Wonderbar.
(b) Torquemada.
(c) Le Viol de Lucrece.
(d) La Vierge St. Marie.

12. What does the Colonel say is the difference between a real criminal and a storybook criminal?
(a) A storybook criminal always gets away.
(b) A real criminal has feelings.
(c) A storybook criminal is artistic.
(d) A real criminal is ruthless.

13. What language does Marukakis speak to Latimer?
(a) Bulgarian.
(b) French.
(c) Russian.
(d) English.

14. What is the name of the man on the train with Latimer?
(a) Mr. Pink.
(b) Mr. White.
(c) Mr. Peters.
(d) Muishkin.

15. What does La Preveza say about the Roman policiers?
(a) She has never heard of them.
(b) They are beautiful.
(c) They are ugly.
(d) She writes them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Siantos tell Latimer about the man who will help him with Bulgarian politics?

2. What is Colonel Haki fond of reading?

3. What is the name of the Polish contact that Peters gives Latimer?

4. When Latimer returns to his room after leaving La Vierge, what is odd about his room?

5. What is the purpose of Mr. Peters' visit?

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