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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 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 has experience as a forensics investigator.
(d) She's too unattractive to tempt him.

2. During his train ride in the opening scene, what is Father Hart holding in his lap?
(a) A wounded kitten.
(b) A crying baby.
(c) A battered attache case.
(d) A laptop computer.

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

4. What honor does Superintendent Webberly's wife want him to acquire?
(a) A promotion to Chief Superintendent.
(b) A raise.
(c) A knighthood.
(d) A commendation from the queen.

5. What is the relationship between Superintendent Webberly and Sir David Hillier?
(a) They are stepbrothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are coworkers and brothers-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What food does Lady Helen Clyde offer Sergeant Barbara Havers in Chapter 2?

2. How old is Father Hart?

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

4. What has the London press dubbed the person responsible for the murders in the train stations?

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

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