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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zhang think of Chen's planned trip to Guangzhou?
(a) It is a decent lead to follow.
(b) It is a waste of resources.
(c) At least it will get Chen away for awhile.
(d) It seems dangerous.

2. Where does Wang tell Chen she is moving to?
(a) America.
(b) The other side of town.
(c) Japan.
(d) Beijing.

3. In Chapter 10, what does Chen deduce Guan's relationship with the killer was?
(a) She knew him.
(b) He had stalked her.
(c) He was a stranger.
(d) They had met in passing.

4. What gift does Chen receive in Chapter 11?
(a) A poetry book.
(b) A fishing book.
(c) A diary.
(d) A running journal.

5. What does HCC stand for?
(a) Honor Caste Corpse
(b) High Cadre's Children.
(c) Honor Cadre's Circle.
(d) High Caste Children.

6. What good news does Wang call Chen to tell him?
(a) One of his poems will be published.
(b) She got a promotion.
(c) She heard is about to get a promotion.
(d) She wants to go on vacation with him.

7. Where was the last place Guan vacationed?
(a) Yellow Mountains.
(b) Japan.
(c) New York.
(d) Beijing.

8. Why is Wu's photography considered controversial?
(a) He includes political symbols.
(b) He digitally improves the pictures.
(c) He includes artistic nudes.
(d) He removes the backgrounds from pictures.

9. Where does Chen go to examine Guan's photos in Chapter 12?
(a) A coffeeshop.
(b) Chen's office.
(c) Guan's room.
(d) Yu's office.

10. What does Wu say he was doing the night of the murder?
(a) Developing photographs with a friend.
(b) Traveling for business.
(c) Taking pictures out of town.
(d) He can't remember.

11. What do Chen and Yu think Wu's motive would be for killing Guan?
(a) Guan did not return Wu's love.
(b) Guan knew Wu's secret.
(c) They don't know.
(d) Guan broke up with Wu for another man.

12. What does the man who called Guan on her last night alive say?
(a) "Tell no one."
(b) "We'll meet as scheduled."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "I'll pick you up at midnight."

13. Wu Xiaoming had once photographed Guan for a _________.
(a) Political event.
(b) Book cover.
(c) Magazine.
(d) Newspaper.

14. Who else does Chen notice in the background of Guan's photos?
(a) A hooded figure reflected in a mirror.
(b) A child about 7 years old.
(c) A middle-aged man.
(d) No one.

15. What had the murdered woman eaten less than hour before her death?
(a) Caviar.
(b) A salad.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Ice cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chen fills Yu in on Wu in Chapter 20, how does Yu react?

2. Guan was the public fact of what political party?

3. How much progress has been made on the case by the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. How does Chen respond to Lu's request for a loan?

5. Who is Peiqin?

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