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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kinsey go to see the Santa Teresa detective in Chapter 2?
(a) She wants to give him some information.
(b) They used to date and he always helps her out.
(c) He investigated the death of Laurence Fife.
(d) She wants to talk him out of charging her with fraud.

2. What does Kinsey say is a negative about using poison as a murder weapon?
(a) Poison is not as exciting as guns or knives.
(b) The killer isn't always there when the victim dies.
(c) The killer has to make sure only the victim takes it.
(d) It's difficult to tamper with someone's medication.

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

4. Which phrase best describes the Santa Teresa detective who is Kinsey's contact?
(a) Unkempt, with a pouchy face and a comb-over.
(b) A sharp dresser with a sharp attitude.
(c) Young, energetic, and talkative.
(d) Quiet, dignified, and elderly.

5. What is Charlie's reaction when Kinsey tells him Libby Glass died only four days after Laurence Fife was murdered?
(a) He is not surprised and says he knew about her death.
(b) He is not surprised but says it is news to him.
(c) He is surprised but not very interested.
(d) He is surprised and his hands shake.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time she is hired by Nikki, what does Kinsey know about Laurence Fife?

2. Why is Rosie, the owner of Rosie's Bar, openly hostile to Nikki when she and Kinsey meet there for lunch?

3. When they talk at Rosie's, what does Nikki say was her reason for staying with Laurence?

4. Where does Kinsey keep the information she records on her cases?

5. What does Kinsey find out that makes her think Nikki might be guilty after all?

(see the answer key)

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