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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. Why does Tommy want to go to the Jerusalem Inn with Melrose in Chapter 14?
(a) Because he wants to go out drinking.
(b) Because he wants to meet his girlfriend there.
(c) Because he has something to talk to Melrose about privatelly.
(d) Because he is feeling cooped up.

2. Who is Mrs. Wasserman?
(a) Jury's neighbor.
(b) Jury's elderly grandmother.
(c) Jury's elderly auntie.
(d) Jury's much-older sister.

3. Where does Jury walk Helen when he first meets her?
(a) Home.
(b) To a church.
(c) To the nearest hospital.
(d) To a pub.

4. What does Grace say when questioned about her husband's affair?
(a) That she had some idea but wasn't sure about it.
(b) That she knew about it.
(c) That she is outrageously angry and could kill someone over it.
(d) That she had no idea about it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jury think about Cyril?

2. What does Helen's autopsy report confirm?

3. Who is playing music when the guests arrive at Seaingham?

4. Who adopted Helen's child?

5. Who is Charles Seaingham?

(see the answer key)

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