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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opinion does Gwen have about the trial for her ex-husband Laurence's murder?
(a) She thinks Nikki should have served a life sentence.
(b) She thinks it was a joke.
(c) She thinks it was a fair trial and that justice was served.
(d) She thinks Nikki was guilty but should have served less time.

2. While they were at Rosie's, what does Nikki tell Kinsey she is absolutely convinced of?
(a) That Laurence was having an affair before he died.
(b) That Kinsey was the best investigator in town.
(c) That Laurence was going to kill Sharon Napier.
(d) That Laurence was stealing from his firm.

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

4. At the end of her conversation with Nikki in Rosie's Bar, Kinsey says that the first move will be to talk to a certain individual. Who is that person?
(a) Charlie Scorsoni.
(b) Sharon Napier.
(c) Henry Pitts.
(d) Con Dolan.

5. Why is Rosie, the owner of Rosie's Bar, openly hostile to Nikki when she and Kinsey meet there for lunch?
(a) Nikki left the bar the week before without paying.
(b) Rosie knows Nikki has done time for murder.
(c) Rosie suspects Nikki of cheating Kinsey.
(d) Rosie believes that Kinsey associates with Mafia types and drug dealers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kinsey find out from her first conversation with Gwen about Nikki and Laurence's young son Colin?

2. Kinsey asks Nikki what she thinks of Charlie's being responsible for Laurence's death. How does she respond?

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

4. Which phrase best describes the Santa Teresa detective who is Kinsey's contact?

5. After looking at the files on the Laurence Fife case, Kinsey is no longer convinced Nikki is necessarily guilty. What is the detective's reaction?

(see the answer key)

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