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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What photographs hanging on the walls of Superintendent Webberly's office are studied by Inspector Lynley in Chapter 3?
(a) Photos of a beautiful young actress.
(b) Photos of the Ripper's victims.
(c) Photos of the royal family of England.
(d) Photos of Superintendent Webberly's pet cat.

2. 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 wants to be useful and make a contribution.
(c) His parents were murdered, so he pursues criminals.
(d) He was no good at farming.

3. What beverage does Sergeant Barbara Havers drink instead of alcohol?
(a) Diet cola.
(b) Iced tea.
(c) Tonic water.
(d) Lemonade.

4. What evidence is lacking at the scene of William Teys' murder?
(a) The murder weapon.
(b) Fingerprints and blood spatter.
(c) Videotape from the security camera.
(d) Footprints.

5. To what city is Father Hart traveling by train in the novel's opening scene?
(a) London.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Edinburgh.
(d) Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richard Gibson's relationship to William Teys?

2. From what disease does Jimmy Havers suffer?

3. How old is Sergeant Barbara Havers?

4. Why is Chief Inspector Nies angry with his superior officer, Chief Constable Kerridge?

5. Who is arrested for the murder over the garnet necklace?

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