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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aristocratic title does Inspector Lynley hold?
(a) The 5th Duke of Hornchester.
(b) The 8th Earl of Asherton.
(c) The Marquis of Lidenberry.
(d) Viscount Faimon.

2. 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) His family has disowned him and he needs a job.
(c) He was no good at farming.
(d) He wants to be useful and make a contribution.

3. In Chapter 1, who is killed over a dispute about ownership of a garnet necklace?
(a) An elderly gypsy woman.
(b) A middle-aged secretary.
(c) An aging actress.
(d) A duchess.

4. How old is Sergeant Barbara Havers?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Thirty-five.
(d) Twenty-five.

5. In Chapter 2, what event is Lynley attending when Sergeant Havers must summon him back to London for a meeting with their superiors?
(a) His father's retirement party.
(b) Simon Allancourt-St. James' wedding.
(c) Lady Helen Clyde's birthday party.
(d) His niece's baptism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Superintendent Webberly and Sir David Hillier?

2. From what disease does Sergeant Barbara Havers' mother suffer?

3. What do the letters CID stand for in the novel "A Great Deliverance"?

4. What is the relationship between Simon Allcourt-St. James and Inspector Lynley?

5. To what city is Father Hart traveling by train in the novel's opening scene?

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