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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 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cliff Bradley assert over and over to Dalgliesh?
(a) That Dr. Lorrimer and Blakelock argued frequently.
(b) That he knows nothing about any aspect of the crime.
(c) That Dr. Lorrimer was hated by almost everyone.
(d) That Dr. Lorrimer and Howarth disagreed frequently.

2. What is Middlemass's role in the halftime entertainment at the village concert the night of the murder of Dr. Lorrimer?
(a) A guitar solo.
(b) A violin solo.
(c) That of a hobbyhorse.
(d) A singer.

3. What is the major line of questioning Dalgliesh takes with Middlemass?
(a) How Middlemass logs in people who come and go from his office.
(b) About the fight between Dr. Lorrimer and Middlemass.
(c) What interaction there is between Dr. Lorrimer's staff and
(d) How Middlemass logs in documents he is assessing.

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

5. What does Nell have in her hand?
(a) Her father's coffee mug.
(b) A wax figure that represents Dr. Lorrimer.
(c) A cross.
(d) Her teddy bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Inspector Blakelock?

2. What does Middlemass fail to tell Dalgliesh?

3. How do Brenda's parents feel about her job?

4. Who is Paul Middlemass?

5. About what is Howarth relieved?

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