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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) Paul Odell.
(b) Ezra Farmington.
(c) Russel Mowery.
(d) Nigel Parrish.

2. What relative of William Teys thought by Lynley and Havers to be dead is still alive according to Olivia Odell?
(a) His sister Sheila.
(b) His wife Tessa.
(c) His son Anton.
(d) His father Gregory.

3. Which character in the novel stutters?
(a) Constable Gabriel Langston.
(b) Hank Watson.
(c) Roberta Teys.
(d) Sergeant Barbara Havers.

4. What does Lady Helen Clyde note about Inspector Lynley's appearance at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) He's cut his hair.
(b) He looks stressed and unhappy.
(c) His clothes are torn and muddy.
(d) He looks happier than she's ever seen him.

5. Which of the following statements does not describe Richard Gibson?
(a) Missing two front teeth.
(b) Bull-necked with the thick limbs of a labourer.
(c) Six and a half feet tall.
(d) Black hair, brown eyes, and swarthy skin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From where does the name Nell Graham originate?

3. Why has Inspector Lynley felt like he's seen Mowery before?

4. With what other Keldale villager does Stepha Odell say she and Paul attended college?

5. From what disease does Jimmy Havers suffer?

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