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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. What accident does Qwilleran have as he leaves Ben Nicolas's shop?
(a) He trips on a loose board.
(b) He bumps into a lamp post.
(c) He slips on the icy sidewalk.
(d) He is hit by snow falling from the roof.

2. What are two items of furniture moved into Qwilleran's rooms before he moves in?
(a) A roll-top desk and a pot-bellied stove.
(b) A sofa and a bookshelf.
(c) A refrigerator and a microwave.
(d) A bunk bed and a small table.

3. What does Qwilleran learn Russell's roommate actually does?
(a) He drives a limousine.
(b) He is an actor.
(c) He plays the stock market.
(d) He writes novels.

4. How is Iris helpful to Qwilleran at the auction?
(a) She confides that Glanz was murdered.
(b) She identifies several people from Junktown.
(c) She invites him to dinner.
(d) Sshe tells him about the history of Junktown.

5. Visiting the Fluxion office, what does Riker tell Qwilleran?
(a) Nobody is interested in reading about Junktown.
(b) To stop his feature on Junktown and concentrate on the murders.
(c) He has a good chance of winning the writing prize.
(d) He will get paid extra for investigating the murders.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the flamboyant next door neighbor in the apartment house?

2. After dropping off the heavy coat of arms, who is the next antique dealer Qwilleran goes to interview?

3. What does everyone notice about C. C. Cobb's personality?

4. What puts Qwilleran off about Ben Nicolas?

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

(see the answer key)

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