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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Richard start to fall asleep at the dinner in Chapter 6?
(a) The professor has hypnotized him.
(b) Harp music is playing.
(c) A reader is reciting a poem.
(d) He's eaten too much.

2. When Gordon Way leaves a message on Susan's answering machine, what does he request of her?
(a) To get Dirk on a case immediately.
(b) To get Richard working in earnest on Anthem.
(c) To get Michael to meet with him the following day.
(d) To get Reg to stop doing his conspicuous tricks.

3. Why does Dirk offer Richard his services as a detective?
(a) Richard's cat has been missing since Easter.
(b) Police suspect Richard of being involved in Gordon's murder.
(c) Richard is afraid Susan is seeing Michael behind his back.
(d) Police suspect Richard of stealing a horse.

4. When Richard calls Susan to apologize for forgetting to bring her to the college dinner, he suggests they do what?
(a) Forget the whole thing happened and start over.
(b) Get some fish and chips and watch a movie.
(c) Get away to someplace sunny for a weekend or week.
(d) Split up for a while and think things over.

5. Richard accuses Dirk of doing what?
(a) Changing his name to avoid paying taxes.
(b) Running a scam and stealing old ladies' money.
(c) Killing Gordon and stealing the body.
(d) Incorrectly reprogramming Electric Monks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Dirk's office, he and Richard talk about Schrodinger's Cat, which is what?

2. At the dinner in Chapter 4, why does Sarah pass around a pot she found in Greece?

3. In Chapter 4, Richard MacDuff attends a dinner held in honor of whom?

4. Reg's memory is starting to fade, but he's still good at what?

5. After a dead Gordon decides to try to get to his cabin, what does he notice about his body?

(see the answer key)

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