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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. What did Helen's supposed father do with the family business dealings?
(a) Save the family from bankruptcy.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Sell the business out from under everyone.
(d) "Cook the books," according to Maureen.

2. How long do the guests think it will take for the police to arrive to Beatrice's murder scene?
(a) This is a trick question; the police are there when she is murdered.
(b) Days.
(c) Hours.
(d) Just a few minutes.

3. What secret did Helen tell Miss Hargreaves-Brown first?
(a) That she was having an affair.
(b) That she used to sneak out of the school at night.
(c) That she was adopted.
(d) That she was pregnant.

4. Why does Jury walk into a church when the novel first opens?
(a) He wants to go there to pray.
(b) Because he is disappointed that the pubs aren't open.
(c) He is getting married.
(d) He is chasing a suspect.

5. What does Jury do back in Helen's home that he hopes will help with his investigation?
(a) Take pictures.
(b) Take a few of her personal items.
(c) Sleep there so he can "get a feel for what she was like."
(d) Dust for fingerprints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Cullen that Charles was having an affair with Beatrice?

2. How did Helen keep her house?

3. How does Jury get to the mansion after Tom and Melrose sneak out?

4. What does Melrose think of Grace Seaingham?

5. Who is Mrs. Krimp?

(see the answer key)

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