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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Danny?
(a) The Teys family dog.
(b) Inspector Lynley's adopted son.
(c) Sergeant Barbara Havers' brother.
(d) The maid at Keldale Hall.

3. Why has Sergeant Barbara Havers been demoted from CID and put back into uniform?
(a) She couldn't get along with her fellow officers.
(b) She let a notorious murderer escape.
(c) She was arrested for drunk driving.
(d) She was caught embezzling from the city.

4. In what part of London does Sergeant Barbara Havers live?
(a) Hampstead.
(b) Acton.
(c) Chelsea.
(d) Belgravia.

5. What does Simon Allcourt-St. James do for a living?
(a) He's a veterinarian.
(b) He's a forensic scientist.
(c) He's an investment agent.
(d) He's a movie producer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person that Chief Inspector Nies says he and Chief Constable Kerridge can trust to give New Scotland Yard the facts about the murder of William Teys?

2. In Chapter 2, what event is Lynley attending when Sergeant Havers must summon him back to London for a meeting with their superiors?

3. What legend does Danny tell Simon and Deborah Allcourt-St. James about Keldale Abbey?

4. Where do Simon Allcourt-St. James and his new bride stay during their honeymoon?

5. During his train ride in the opening scene, what is Father Hart holding in his lap?

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