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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At their meeting at Nikki's former home, what does Nikki tell Kinsey about Charlie Scorsoni?
(a) That he had to fight his way to the top and was a close friend of Laurence.
(b) That he was born rich and never had to work very hard.
(c) That she never trusted him.
(d) That he was important in Laurence's success as a lawyer.

3. Kinsey asks Nikki what she thinks of Charlie's being responsible for Laurence's death. How does she respond?
(a) Nikki laughs hysterically at the idea.
(b) Nikki says that it was impossible because Charlie was with her that night.
(c) Nikki does not think Charlie had a motive.
(d) Nikki says she's thought it over and wants to look into it.

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

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

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

3. The day after Kinsey's meeting with Charlie Scorsoni, she meets with Gwen, Laurence Fife's first wife. Where does Gwen work?

4. During Kinsey's first interview with her, how does Gwen describe herself in her role as Laurence's first wife?

5. Why was Sharon Napier a witness at Nikki's trial for the murder of Laurence?

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