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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Stepha Odell suspect that Roberta has been in love?
(a) Nigel Parrish.
(b) Russel Mowery.
(c) Ezra Farmington.
(d) Paul Odell.

2. What disease does Stepha Odell carry in her genes and fear passing to any children she might have?
(a) Cystic Fibrosis.
(b) Sickle Cell Anemia.
(c) Huntington's Disease.
(d) Diabetes.

3. With whom does Inspector Lynley have a brief romance in Chapter 12?
(a) Stepha Odell.
(b) Sergeant Barbara Havers.
(c) Olivia Odell.
(d) Gillian.

4. Who does Inspector Lynley send to get Gillian when the first person he sends has failed in the task?
(a) Lady Helen Clyde.
(b) Mrs. Burton-Thomas.
(c) Stepha Odell.
(d) Deborah Allancourt-St. James.

5. What is the relationship between Lady Helen Clyde and Simon Allcourt-St. James?
(a) Simon is Lady Helen's chauffeur.
(b) They are neighbors.
(c) Lady Helen is Simon's lab assistant.
(d) They are siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, who is killed over a dispute about ownership of a garnet necklace?

2. Which character in the novel stutters?

3. What does Deborah Allcourt-St. James do for a living?

4. How old is Bridie Odell?

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

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