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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what disease does Sergeant Barbara Havers' mother suffer?
(a) Senility.
(b) Leukemia.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Asthma.

2. Why are Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers surprised to find a well-stocked library at the Teys farm?
(a) The Teys family is illiterate.
(b) Stepha Odell says Roberta had no books to read at home.
(c) William Teys allows no books but the Bible for his family.
(d) Father Hart and William Teys burn non-bibical books.

3. Why does Sergeant Barbara Havers think she has been chosen to work with Lynley on the investigation of the murder of William Teys?
(a) She's from the village where the murder occurred.
(b) She's being given a promotion.
(c) She's too unattractive to tempt him.
(d) She has experience as a forensics investigator.

4. How does Paul Odell die?
(a) He is murdered by Olivia Odell.
(b) He commits suicide after developing Huntington's disease.
(c) He drowns in a boating accident.
(d) He is killed in an airplane crash.

5. Who is Dougal?
(a) Stepha Odell's gardener.
(b) Bridie Odell's pet cat.
(c) Bridie Odell's pet duck.
(d) The local constable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who confesses to William Teys' murder?

2. What does Simon Allcourt-St. James do for a living?

3. What is the name of the Teys family farm?

4. What does Nigel Parrish do for a living?

5. What food served at the Dove and Whistle pub reminds Sergeant Barbara Havers of her family's squalid home?

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