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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What protocol does Blakelock describe to Dalgliesh?
(a) The protocol of who is allowed to work after hours without Blakelock also being in attendance.
(b) The protocol of logging evidence.
(c) The protocol of rank.
(d) The protocol of signing out supplies.

2. Who chats openly and honestly with Dalgliesh?
(a) Dr. Kerrison.
(b) Brenda Pridmore.
(c) Director Howarth.
(d) Angela Foley.

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

4. What surprises Brenda Pridmore?
(a) That Dr. Kerrison is coming out of the lab when Brenda arrives.
(b) That the lights are on in the reception area when she arrives.
(c) That Blakelock is not yet at the lab.
(d) That Mrs. Bidwell has not yet arrived at the lab.

5. What does Dalgliesh want to be recovered in the bathroom sink?
(a) Vomit.
(b) Some hairs.
(c) A ring.
(d) Nothing.

6. What does Howarth wish?
(a) That his daughter is safe in London.
(b) That he had not given up his former job.
(c) That he and his wife had been able to leave that day on their vacation.
(d) That he had not said he would be at the murder scene.

7. About what does Stella say life isn't convenient?
(a) That the bus pulls up a moment after the two arrive at the bus stop.
(b) That the rain will come right after planting the flower garden.
(c) A cousin dying so that Stella might receive an inheritance.
(d) That the rain and fog will quit before a party Stella and Angela are planning.

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

9. What action is Cliff considering?
(a) Killing Dr. Lorrimer.
(b) Resigning his job.
(c) Killing his mother-in-law.
(d) Divorcing Susan.

10. What does Detective-Inspector Doyle believe is a good investment?
(a) His wife.
(b) His house.
(c) Some stocks he recently purchases.
(d) His car.

11. Where is Eleanor Kerrison sitting?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) Up in her bed.
(c) In the family room.
(d) On the top step.

12. What does Mercer do after offering Dalgliesh assistance?
(a) Resigns.
(b) Leaves Hoggatt's lab.
(c) Calls his supervisor.
(d) Goes back to continue questioning Hoggatt's staff.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Middlemass fail to tell Dalgliesh?

2. Who stays with Mr. Lorrimer immediately after the news of his son's death is given him?

3. Who is Paul Middlemass?

4. What do the men discuss at the murder scene?

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

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