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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: The Clunch Pit, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Brenda looking for in the files in Dr. Howarth's office?
(a) Any mention of Dr. Lorrimer and his affair with Howarth's sister.
(b) Any mistake in the staining process.
(c) Any that mention the numbers eighteen or forty burned candles.
(d) Any mention of an argument between Dr. Lorrimer and any other staff member.

2. What do the detectives think about Mrs. Bidwell's version of the fight between Middlemass and Lorrimer?
(a) That it is a figment of Mrs. Bidwell's amble imagination.
(b) That the fight was over Domenica.
(c) That it did not take place at all.
(d) They are unsure about of the story is accurate.

3. What encounter does Blakelock describe to Dalgliesh?
(a) Between Dr. Lorrimer and Nan Kerrison.
(b) Between Dr. Lorrimer and Pridmore.
(c) Between Dr. Lorrimer and Middlemass.
(d) Between Dr. Lorrimer and Howarth.

4. Who is a cousin to Dr. Lorrimer?
(a) Angela.
(b) Dr. Kerrison.
(c) Brenda.
(d) Stella.

5. By what is Cliff Bradley deeply intimidated?
(a) The thought that he might have to take over an ongoing murder investigation.
(b) The idea of taking care of the new baby.
(c) Dr. Lorrimer.
(d) Susan's mother who is visiting that evening.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Director Howarth think back?

2. What does Dalgliesh believe about Stella's death?

3. What does Brenda need to learn according to her supervisor?

4. What happens two months prior to Dr. Lorrimer's death?

5. Why is Brenda's mother unhappy?

(see the answer key)

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