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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kinsey walks home after talking to Nikki at Rosie's Bar. How far away does she live?
(a) Half a mile.
(b) Four miles.
(c) Two miles.
(d) Half a block.

2. What does Gwen say made her bitter about the end of her marriage to Laurence Fife?
(a) His money went to the upkeep of several illegitimate children.
(b) She lost custody of her children.
(c) He did not keep up with his support payments.
(d) He fought to deny her any money.

3. What poison was used to kill both Laurence Fife and Libby Glass?
(a) Strychnine.
(b) Oleander.
(c) Arsenic.
(d) Cyanide.

4. In Chapter 3, what is Nikki's opinion of Sharon Napier?
(a) Sharon is lazy and disrespectful
(b) Sharon is hard working and honest.
(c) Sharon is intelligent and brave.
(d) Sharon is a great person and a good friend.

5. What does Kinsey find out that makes her think Nikki might be guilty after all?
(a) Nikki had attacked Laurence with a tire iron a month before his death.
(b) Nikki's answers to the investigating officers were contradictory.
(c) Nikki had served time for another murder when she was younger.
(d) A young woman died the same way only a few days after Laurence was killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. At their restaurant meeting, Gwen explains to Kinsey that she never knew how bad her marriage was until something occurred. What was it?

2. Which statement does NOT apply to Rosie's Bar?

3. When Kinsey meets with Charlotte Mercer, what does Charlotte tell her?

4. Gwen Fife and Kinsey meet again at a restaurant the evening of their first meeting. What information does Gwen give Kinsey about her children?

5. What does the Santa Teresa detective allow Kinsey to do?

(see the answer key)

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