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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements does not describe Mrs. Burton-Thomas's appearance at dinner in Chapter 9?
(a) A big tortoiseshell Spanish comb on top of her head.
(b) A mink stole.
(c) A gypsy blouse decorated with stars.
(d) A moth-eaten skirt of indeterminate color.

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

3. Where do Simon Allcourt-St. James and his new bride stay during their honeymoon?
(a) Finley Abbey.
(b) The London Ritz Carlton.
(c) Keldale Hall.
(d) Keldale Lodge.

4. Who does Inspector Lynley send ahead of Gillian to pave the way for Gillian's reunion at the end of the novel?
(a) Richard Gibson.
(b) Lady Helen Clyde.
(c) Mrs. Burton-Thomas.
(d) Sergeant Barbara Havers.

5. To what organization is Father Hart traveling?
(a) NATO.
(b) New Scotland Yard.
(c) The Red Cross.
(d) The FBI.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Inspector Lynley chosen to work at Scotland Yard rather than on his wealthy family's estate?

2. From what disease does Jimmy Havers suffer?

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

4. What is Jimmy Havers' relationship to Sergeant Barbara Havers?

5. What is Nigel Parrish's alibi for the night of William Teys' death?

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