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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Death in a White Coat, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dalgliesh first interview in opening his investigation into the murder of Dr. Lorrimer?
(a) Claire Easterbrook.
(b) Director Howarth.
(c) Brenda Pridmore.
(d) Dr. Kerrison.

2. What does Angela call Stella Mawson?
(a) Stellie.
(b) Star.
(c) Maw.
(d) Tella.

3. What is the significance of the mallet being in Dr. Lorrimer's lab?
(a) It is evidence in another case.
(b) It belongs in the forensics lab.
(c) It has never been seen by anyone before.
(d) It belongs in the autopsy room.

4. What prints are found on the mallet?
(a) Paul Middlemass.
(b) Brenda Pridmore and Dr. Kerrison.
(c) None.
(d) Only those of the owner.

5. About what does Susan Bradley call Middlemass?
(a) To ask for her old job back.
(b) To intevene for Cliff.
(c) To ask him to dinner.
(d) To offer her assistance with his backlog.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Bidwell explain to Dalgliesh?

2. How do most of the staff seem to respond to Dr. Lorrimer's murder?

3. What action is Cliff considering?

4. In what does Dr. Lorrimer get Brenda interested?

5. What surprises Brenda Pridmore?

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