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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Kinsey asks Charlotte Mercer about Sharon Napier, what does Charlotte tell her?
(a) That she had never heard of her.
(b) That Laurence had had an affair with Sharon's mother.
(c) That Sharon had had an affair with Laurence.
(d) That Sharon had dated Laurence Fife's older son.

2. When they talk at Rosie's, what does Nikki say was her reason for staying with Laurence?
(a) He threatened to kill her.
(b) He was rich.
(c) She still loved him.
(d) Her young son Colin.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Santa Teresa, where Kinsey works and lives, described in Chapter 2?

2. What was Libby Glass' occupation?

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

4. Laurence Fife had had a lot of affairs. Gwen told Kinsey that one of his affairs was with Charlotte Mercer. Whom was she married to?

5. In Chapter 3, what is Nikki's opinion of Sharon Napier?

(see the answer key)

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