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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16, 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the furniture refinisher Iris Cobb identifies?
(a) Russell Patch.
(b) Ben Nicholas.
(c) Hollis Prantz.
(d) Arch Riker.

2. What does everyone notice about C. C. Cobb's personality?
(a) He is jolly.
(b) He is reclusive.
(c) He is abrasive.
(d) He is conciliatory.

3. What does Miss Duckworth talk Qwilleran into buying?
(a) The finial that Glanz fell on.
(b) An art deco lamp.
(c) The Mackintosh Coat of Arms.
(d) A roll-top desk.

4. What does Iris tell Qwilleran about the ghost, Mathilda?
(a) She turns the pages of books.
(b) She moans a lot at night.
(c) She keeps hiding her glasses.
(d) She only appears during a full moon.

5. What had C. C. hinted about Ben's financial situation?
(a) That he is behind on his rent.
(b) That he is facing bankruptcy.
(c) That he draws Social Security.
(d) That he has a secret source of income.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surprising purchase made by C. C. Cobb at the auction?

2. What is settled before Qwilleran takes the apartment?

3. Why is Qwilleran disappointed before dinner after returning from Nicolas's shop?

4. Why does Qwilleran take a cat to Russell Patch's apartment?

5. On his outing with Ben, what important observation does Qwilleran make?

(see the answer key)

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