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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stepha Odell's relationship to Olivia Odell, William Teys' fiancée?
(a) Stepha is Olivia's sister-in-law.
(b) Stepha is Olivia's sister.
(c) Stepha is Olivia's mother.
(d) Stepha is Olivia's daughter.

2. What do the toxicology reports indicate are in William Teys' blood at the time of his murder?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Sleeping pills.
(c) Rat poisoning.
(d) Arsenic.

3. Why doesn't Father Hart tell the police about William Teys' abuse of his daughters when he first learns of it?
(a) He believes William Teys when Teys says he's "cured".
(b) He doesn't believe it's actually happening.
(c) He can't violate the sanctity of the confession booth.
(d) He doesn't think anyone will believe him.

4. How many people does Sergeant Barbara Havers find who can testify to ever seeing the person in the photo she is showing around town?
(a) Dozens.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) None.

5. Who owns Keldale Hall?
(a) Tessa Mowery.
(b) Mrs. Burton-Thomas.
(c) Olivia Odell.
(d) Sopha Odell.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Inspector Lynley have a brief romance in Chapter 12?

2. What does Gillian put under Roberta's pillow before leaving Gembler Farm at age sixteen?

3. What photographs hanging on the walls of Superintendent Webberly's office are studied by Inspector Lynley in Chapter 3?

4. Who does Roberta hope to save from her father's abuse by killing her father?

5. Which character in the novel stutters?

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