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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Kinsey leave a message at Libby's workplace in L.A.?
(a) Garry Stevens.
(b) Jeffrey Greenberg.
(c) Garry Steinberg.
(d) Jeffrey Graham.

2. Before Kinsey meets with Gwen for a second time, Charlie Scorsoni shows up. What does he want?
(a) To track down Laurence Fife's car.
(b) To apologize to Kinsey and tell her he wants to help her with the Fife case.
(c) Gwen's phone number.
(d) To confess his involvement in Laurence Fife's murder.

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

4. 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?
(a) He tells her that she is an amateur with no investigative skills.
(b) He tells her that she is dead wrong.
(c) He knows that she will share any new information she finds with the police.
(d) He just laughs and shakes his head.

5. What other case in Kinsey working on while she thinks about Nikki's request?
(a) A case of fraud against an insurance company.
(b) A case of arson at a local business.
(c) The disappearance of a millionaire.
(d) The death of a child in a car accident.

6. Before she leaves the Glass's home, what arrangements does Kinsey make with Mrs. Glass?
(a) To write a book about the case.
(b) To keep in touch every day.
(c) To come back and look at Libby's things.
(d) To talk to Libby's doctor.

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

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

9. Kinsey goes to scope out Sharon's apartment before she visits her at her workplace. What does she find at the apartment?
(a) She finds nothing of interest.
(b) She finds a motorcycle with California plates.
(c) She finds Charlie Scorsoni.
(d) She finds a bum sleeping on the walk.

10. The police detective decided not to charge Nikki with Libby Glass' death. Why?
(a) Because he couldn't place her at the scene of the crime.
(b) Because he was lazy.
(c) Because he didn't have enough manpower to investigate her death.
(d) Because there was no evidence to connect the two deaths.

11. The victim of the crime was Laurence Fife. What relationship was Nikki to him?
(a) His second wife.
(b) His first wife.
(c) His third wife.
(d) His fourth wife.

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

13. What is Kinsey Millhone's occupation?
(a) Private investigator.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Forensic scientist.
(d) Insurance fraud assessor.

14. Soon after visiting Libby's workplace in L.A., Kinsey hears from Charlie Scorsoni. What does she say is the first item on her itinerary?
(a) She is going to visit Libby Glass's parents again.
(b) She is going to Nevada to find Sharon Napier.
(c) She is going to relax at Disneyland.
(d) She is going to do a criminal check on Charlie.

15. Kinsey tries to do something every day and fits it in before she goes to her second meeting with Gwen Fife. What does she do?
(a) She practices yoga in her backyard.
(b) She goes for a three-mile jog.
(c) She goes to the gym for a two-hour workout.
(d) She works out while watching an exercise video.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Kinsey interview after she leaves Nikki's former home?

2. At their first meeting, what does Gwen give Kinsey permission to do?

3. How long ago did the crime take place that Nikki wants Kinsey to investigate?

4. What does Kinsey do after she leaves the Glass's residence?

5. While Kinsey is on the phone to Sharon, Sharon goes to the answer the door. What does Kinsey then hear?

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