1. When Kinsey arrives at her office the day after meeting with Nikki at Rosie's Bar, what is the first thing she does?
(a) Run a background check on Nikki Fife.
(b) Run a background check on Libby Glass.
(c) Run a background check on Sharon Napier.
(d) Run a background check on Charlie Scorsoni.

2. After finding out about Charlotte Mercer, why does Kinsey want to speak to her?
(a) She was Nikki Fife's birth mother.
(b) She was a witness to Laurence's death.
(c) She had stolen Laurence's letters from Nikki.
(d) She had been very angry at Laurence and had a motive for his death.

3. What surprise does Kinsey get when she meets with Libby Glass's parents?
(a) Lyle Abernathy takes care of their yard.
(b) Lyle Abernathy lives with them.
(c) Lyle Abernathy is coming for lunch.
(d) Lyle Abernathy walks their dog.

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

5. At their second meeting, Charlie and Kinsey talk about the Fife case. Charlie tells her Laurence travelled the week before he died. Where did Laurence go?
(a) Las Vegas.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kinsey is trying to find out more about Libby Glass when she goes to L.A. She looks up Lyle Abernathy but finds no listing for him. What was Lyle to Libby?

2. The police detective decided not to charge Nikki with Libby Glass' death. Why?

3. Before she leaves the Glass's home, what arrangements does Kinsey make with Mrs. Glass?

4. What condition does Kinsey put on Nikki's request to investigate the crime?

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

(see the answer key)

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