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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who confesses to William Teys' murder?
(a) Teys' youngest daughter, Roberta Teys.
(b) Teys' wife Tessa.
(c) Teys' nephew, Richard Gibson.
(d) Teys' oldest daughter, Gillian.

2. How does Stepha Odell describe Gillian?
(a) A lazy and ungrateful child.
(b) A hard working young woman.
(c) A drug addict.
(d) A wild child.

3. Why has Inspector Lynley chosen to work at Scotland Yard rather than on his wealthy family's estate?
(a) His parents were murdered, so he pursues criminals.
(b) He was no good at farming.
(c) He wants to be useful and make a contribution.
(d) His family has disowned him and he needs a job.

4. What do Danny and Ezra Farmington find at Keldale Abbey three years prior to William Teys' murder?
(a) A suitcase filled with counterfeit money.
(b) An abandoned baby.
(c) A stolen emerald necklace.
(d) A murdered priest.

5. How does Father Hart describe Gillian?
(a) A depressed and depressing young woman.
(b) Gloom and doom.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) A spoiled and willful young woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Father Hart?

2. As the book opens, how many murders have occurred around London train stations in the last five weeks?

3. Who does the forensic tests on the Teys family dog in Chapter 12?

4. With whom does Stepha Odell suspect that Roberta has been in love?

5. What does Jimmy Havers sneak over to Mr. Patel's convenience store to purchase?

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