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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V, Safety Play.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Maureen Littleton?
(a) Helen's sister.
(b) Helen's neighbor.
(c) Helen's housekeeper.
(d) A young woman Helen employed to help with finances.

2. Where do Jury and Wiggins meet up after Beatrice's murder?
(a) The New Binghamton train station.
(b) The Jerusalem Inn.
(c) The London train station.
(d) The Newcastle train station.

3. What weapon does Jury decide Beatrice is killed with?
(a) A rope.
(b) Rat poison.
(c) A shotgun.
(d) A kitchen knife.

4. How does Helen seem when Jury first finds her?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Drugged.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Dizzy.

5. Who has Seaingham invited to his home in the novel?
(a) No one; he is a recluse.
(b) Several writers and painters.
(c) Some of the best detective minds he knows.
(d) Family only.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jury finally realize Maureen hates talking about?

2. Who does Jury come to believe is Robbie's mother?

3. What does Jury admit to Helen when the first meet?

4. Who is Cyril?

5. Who is George?

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