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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Hanged by the Neck, Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nell ask Dalgliesh and Massingham?
(a) If the detectives would like some ice cream.
(b) If her dad is a suspect.
(c) If they have found the murderer yet.
(d) If they are there to question her and her brother, William.

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

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

4. How does Director Howarth respond to Dalgliesh's question about what Dr. Lorrimer is like outside of work?
(a) Howarth says Dr. Lorrimer spent much time in London for his social life.
(b) Howarth says Dr. Lorrimer was a loner.
(c) Howarth says he did not know him outside of work.
(d) Howarth says Dr. Lorrimer was happy and well adjusted.

5. What is Doyle doing in his car?
(a) He is not in his car.
(b) Having sex with a woman he picks up.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) On a stake out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What prints are found on the mallet?

2. What does Nell do with the candle?

3. What do the detectives do immediately?

4. Why is Howarth upset with Lorrimer?

5. What about the concert facility does Dalgliesh question Middlemass?

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