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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. Why does Mrs. Bidwell not have to do much in Director Howarth's office?
(a) He is meticulous.
(b) Mrs. Bidwell and Director Howarth do not get along very well.
(c) He likes to do most of the cleaning up himself.
(d) He is rarely there.

2. Who first arrives at the lab in Book 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Dr. Kerrison.
(b) Brenda Pridmore and Inspector Blakelock.
(c) Inspector Blakelock alone.
(d) Brenda Pridmore alone.

3. What does Brenda need to learn according to her supervisor?
(a) To greet visitors with confidence.
(b) To log in evidence correctly.
(c) To coordinate lab activities.
(d) To be more detached.

4. Who interrupts the meeting between Howarth and Dr. Lorrimer?
(a) Paul Middlemass.
(b) Angela Foley.
(c) Domenica.
(d) Dr. Kerrison.

5. About what can Director Howarth not offer accurate answers?
(a) Whether Dr. Lorrimer and Paul Middlemass were friends outside the workspace.
(b) Whether Dr. Lorrimer was planning to quit.
(c) Questions about Dr. Lorrimer's activities the night before.
(d) Whether or not Dr. Lorrimer has a girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Stella hire Angela?

3. Why is Howarth upset with Lorrimer?

4. What does Dalgliesh figure about the window above the bathrooms?

5. About what is Howarth relieved?

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