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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Hickam's testimony to be confusing as Rutledge is finally able to interrogate him in Chapter 15?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) References to non-existent people.
(c) References to the war.
(d) Drugs.

2. What about the suspects does Rutledge have trouble identifying with at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Their thoughts.
(b) Their lifestyles.
(c) Their emotions.
(d) Their testimony.

3. With whom does Rutledge learn in Chapter 2 the murder victim fought the night before his death?
(a) Mavers.
(b) Lettice Wood.
(c) Hickam.
(d) Wilton.

4. What label was Mavers given, as described in Chapter 5, that he chose to live up to?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Philosopher.
(c) Scholar.
(d) Troublemaker.

5. What does Mrs. Davenant say about Wilton's choice in women?
(a) He always chooses the wrong woman.
(b) He has lovely taste in women.
(c) He fatalistically falls for women he cannot have.
(d) He could not have chosen a more devoted woman than Lettice Wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rutledge become angry in Chapter 7 while talking with Lettice Wood?

2. For whom does Ted Pinter work?

3. Who does Dr. Warren ask Rutledge to come with him to meet at the end of Chapter 11?

4. What motive does Wilton have for murdering Harris?

5. Who first mentions Mavers to Rutledge while he is doing interviews?

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