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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helen tell Ballard about why she's at Northolt?
(a) She tells him she's filing charges against him.
(b) She tells him she's being interviewed by the police.
(c) She tells him she's looking for her husband's car.
(d) She tells him she's looking for Vaughan.

2. What fiberglass replica does Seagrave have in his show-room?
(a) A 1930's Brooklands.
(b) A 1960's Jaguar.
(c) A 1940's Hisso.
(d) A 1950's Austin.

3. What is Vaughan's scientific subject?
(a) Chemistry specialist in dark matter.
(b) Computer specialist in traffic systems.
(c) Biology specialist in human reproduction.
(d) Physics specialist in atom collision.

4. What does Vaughan do as he drives past the crash at the junction of the eastern descent ramp of the flyover?
(a) Cheer.
(b) Expose himself.
(c) Honk his horn.
(d) Take pictures.

5. Where do Helen and Ballard's trysts take place?
(a) Near the airport.
(b) In Helen's apartment.
(c) In Ballard's car.
(d) At a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ballard, who wears her hair in a "simulated Afro wig"?

2. Who wears a back brace, steel clamps and has gas bacillus scars on her kneecaps?

3. What does Ballard realize about his first meeting with Vaughan?

4. Who is injured at the stock-car races at the stadium in Northolt and taken to the hospital?

5. Why did Ballard have his safety belt on when leaving his secretary, Renata, before the crash?

(see the answer key)

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