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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "The Night Manager" through "Three Chimneys".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Contacts," what does Susan write to James Taylor to find out?
(a) Whether he knows of a job for her in England.
(b) Whether the insurance company is going to pay for the damages at Cloverleaf Books.
(c) Whether he still has Conway's notes for Atticus Pünd Takes the Case.
(d) Whether he knew that his room at Branlow Hall was switched with Frank Parris's room.

2. Which is the best description of Eloise's attitude toward Susan?
(a) Openly hostile.
(b) Anxious and evasive.
(c) Tactful and reserved.
(d) Cheerfully frank.

3. On her first night back in the U.K., where does Susan stay?
(a) At the Trehornes' hotel.
(b) With her sister.
(c) At her old apartment.
(d) In a London hotel.

4. What letter does Susan say the Trehorne's hotel is shaped like?
(a) T.
(b) L.
(c) F.
(d) H.

5. According to Martin and Joanne Williams, why did Parris come to see them?
(a) He was looking for an investment in a new advertising agency.
(b) He had not seen their daughters in several years, and the girls were home from university.
(c) He was concerned because one of their daughters was involved with Stefan Codrescu.
(d) He heard a rumor that Martin and Joanne were on the verge of divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pauline Trehorne find upsetting about the book set at a hotel similar to her own?

2. On page 39, whom does Susan describe as "both fair-haired [and] slightly robotic"?

3. What is the basis of Derek's identification of Stefan as the man near Parris's room on the night of the murder?

4. What object was Cecily upset over losing on her wedding day?

5. What was the name of Susan's publishing company?

(see the answer key)

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