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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Richard sees what appears to be someone lugging a body into a field, he dismisses this as merely what?
(a) A landscaper carrying a bag of clippings.
(b) A farmer carrying a sackful of something nutritious.
(c) An actor practicing his improv.
(d) A man dressed as Santa bringing home presents.

2. When Detective Inspector Mason arrives at Richard's apartment, what does he order police officers to do?
(a) Look under the beds.
(b) Confiscate the computers.
(c) Check the microwave.
(d) Move the sofa.

3. After Reg discusses the matter of getting the salt shaker into the old Greek pot, Dirk explains that:
(a) Richard doesn't yet know the secret.
(b) They have no time to waste.
(c) The police are still questioning Susan.
(d) He once got a teacup stuck in a jar.

4. After seeking advice from Nicola, who is ill, about a cello piece with challenging fingering, Susan gets a call. She answers it and hears what?
(a) Disturbing laughter.
(b) High-pitched screeching sound.
(c) Desperate crying.
(d) Distant cry of wind.

5. When Richard and Dirk visit Reg, what does Dirk say to Reg about his secret?
(a) The whole world already knows it.
(b) It's impossible to figure out.
(c) Reg could get arrested if the secret gets out.
(d) Dirk already knows what it is.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Reg been at Cambridge?

2. In Chapter 7, when Gordon Way stops to fill his car with petrol, what else does he do?

3. While Richard drives and leaves a lengthy message of apology on Susan's answering machine, he swerves because he sees what?

4. When Dirk questions Richard about information revealed under hypnosis, he first asks about what?

5. What kind of car does Richard MacDuff drive?

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