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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gets shot in Edith's apartment in the struggle with the killer?
(a) Markowitz.
(b) Butler.
(c) Gaynor.
(d) Coffey.

2. Who takes Riker to Redwing's where she taps into the apartment building's wiring?
(a) Martin.
(b) Edith.
(c) Mallory.
(d) Noah.

3. What skill does Butler have that enables him to quickly notice any changes in the house in Gramercy Park?
(a) His photographic memory.
(b) His emotions.
(c) His intuition.
(d) His intelligence.

4. What does Edith have to watch over Gaynor?
(a) A gun.
(b) A grenade.
(c) A whistle.
(d) A knife.

5. What had the puppy that sat at Redwing's feet been subjected to?
(a) Scolding.
(b) Torture.
(c) Cold weather.
(d) Heavy petting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for a cab to go to a boat at the end of the book?

2. Who does not have a spectacular send off after death?

3. In the cryptic conversation with the mystery caller contacted by Evenroe, who was cast out of town?

4. Who is the killer that arrives at Edith's apartment?

5. Who does Mallory trust the most by the end of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mallory get Redwing's contact information from Edith?

2. In the end, how does Mallory act by Markowitz?

3. When Butler realizes how powerful Edith is, what does he blame her for?

4. How is Mallory cold when dealing with Edith before her trip?

5. Why does Riker say that he and Mallory cannot use any information they get illegally from Redwing's apartment?

6. Why does Mallory shed fake tears for Coffey and the DA?

7. What does Mallory believe will be over when she returns from her trip?

8. When Butler goes to Edith's house, how does he determine changes that help him as clues to the investigation?

9. How is Mallory's relationship with Butler different from that of other men?

10. When Mallory goes to visit Redwing, what does she notice about Redwing's apartment?

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