This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: Atticus Pünd Takes the Case "Thirteen: Post-Mortem" through Eighteen: Situation Vacant".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan stop in Woodbridge to buy before heading to London?
(a) Some of Andreas's favorite English jams and teas.
(b) Wine to give Craig as a thank-you for hosting her.
(c) A copy of Conway's book.
(d) Clothes appropriate for London.

2. In "Algernon Marsh," what lavender-scented item does Maureen hand Melissa?
(a) A letter.
(b) A bouquet.
(c) A sachet.
(d) A cup of tea.

3. Why does Pünd think that it would be better if he is the one to speak to Nancy Mitchell at the bridge?
(a) She may be more willing to talk with a stranger.
(b) She may be afraid that Hare will arrest her.
(c) Hare is a good friend of her father's.
(d) Hare is not a very tactful person.

4. When Hare and Pünd confront Algernon with Melissa's letter, whom does he say she was writing to?
(a) Himself.
(b) Lance Gardner.
(c) Leonard Collins.
(d) He has no idea.

5. What is diazepam?
(a) A stimulant used for conditions like narcolepsy.
(b) An antihistamine used for conditions like allergies.
(c) A benzodiazepine used for conditions like anxiety.
(d) A heavy narcotic used to treat serious pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, on page 168 of "Thirteen: Post-Mortem," Hund asks Pünd why he has a "bee in [his] bonnet" about the telephone cord, what is implied by Pünd's reply "a bee"?

2. What is the name of the police detective who is assigned to Melissa James's murder?

3. In the beginning of "The Ludendorff Diamond," what is Atticus Pünd getting ready to do?

4. What is EACH?

5. From Susan's comments about Le Caprice, what can be inferred about this restaurant?

(see the answer key)

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