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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. With what is Miss Duckworth frustrated?
(a) With the gossip surrounding her and Glanz.
(b) Wth the nosiness of the neighbors.
(c) With getting respect from the civic government.
(d) With being suspected of murder.

2. What is one supernatural theory about Glanz death?
(a) It was the work of ghosts.
(b) It was a family curse.
(c) It was the result of the evil eye.
(d) It was a witch's spell

3. What is the gossip about the finial?
(a) That it was about to be sold when Glanz died.
(b) That it came from a haunted house.
(c) That Glanz had been impaled on it.
(d) Tthat it was the murder weapon.

4. In a conversation with Mary, what does Qwilleran avoid doing?
(a) Warning her that she will be hurt by what he writes.
(b) Letting her know he suspects she is a murderer.
(c) Telling her he will not write about the murder.
(d) Asking her to care for the cats for a few days.

5. What odd thing occurs with Koko back in the new apartment?
(a) He climbs the bookshelves.
(b) He fights with Yum Yum.
(c) He disappears.
(d) He knocks over a lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Qwilleran notice about Nicolas's hat?

2. What does Qwilleran question Miss Duckworth about when she found the body of Glanz?

3. What is the basis for the argument between C. C. and Iris?

4. Who is the furniture refinisher Iris Cobb identifies?

5. Why does Miss Duckworth decline Qwilleran's invitation to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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