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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 is Chief Inspector Nies angry with his superior officer, Chief Constable Kerridge?
(a) Kerridge makes him free an accused murderer.
(b) Kerridge denies him a promotion.
(c) Kerridge steals his girlfriend.
(d) Kerridge owes him money from a poker game.

2. 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?
(a) Father Hart.
(b) Stepha Odell.
(c) Richard Gibson.
(d) Roberta Teys.

3. What does Jimmy Havers refuse to do, even though it would improve his health?
(a) Eat less fat and more green vegetables.
(b) Stop smoking.
(c) Exercise.
(d) Lose weight.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumors has Sergeant Barbara Havers heard about Inspector Lynley at Scotland Yard?

2. Who confesses to William Teys' murder?

3. In what part of England has William Teys been murdered?

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

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

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