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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four-Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mimi witness between her mother and Cole in Chapter Five?
(a) Cole throws a glass of gin at her mother.
(b) Her mother tries to seduce Cole.
(c) Her mother attacks Cole with a knife.
(d) They are both kissing passionately.

2. How does Sheila refer to her husband when she and Cole discuss the safe?
(a) "My darling."
(b) "Mr. President."
(c) "Rich boy."
(d) "Big shot."

3. What does Cole give his cat to drink while they are out on his deck?
(a) Orange juice.
(b) Beer.
(c) Milk.
(d) Water.

4. Who does Ishida tell Cole a private detective should look like in Chapter Four?
(a) Sam Spade.
(b) Mickey Spillane.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) Ellery Queen.

5. What does Sheila Warren tell Cole when she calls him at the end of Chapter Five?
(a) She is in danger.
(b) Her daughter is dead.
(c) Her husband is missing.
(d) She needs a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book is in Mimi's bedroom, looking as though she has read it many times?

2. Who owns an art gallery in Venice on the beach below Santa Monica?

3. What is Sheila's excuse to Cole for not depending upon Hatcher in Chapter Five?

4. Who is Lou Poitras?

5. What is Cole's favorite television show?

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