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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Miss Duckworth make a melodramatic appearance in the novel?
(a) In a swirl of green smoke.
(b) Sitting like a statue on a lounge.
(c) Gliding down a circular staircase.
(d) Through a beaded curtain.

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

3. When Iris drops in on Qwilleran, what is her appearance/
(a) She is dressed up and has makeup on.
(b) She is wearing her nightgown and robe.
(c) She is frazzled and wears no makeup.
(d) She looks distressed.

4. Who does Qwilleran take on a search of his building?
(a) Bowser, the dog.
(b) Koko, the cat.
(c) Yum Yum, the cat.
(d) Scarlett, the parrot.

5. What remark of Qwilleran's makes Mary uncomfortable?
(a) That she should not have gone to Andy's shop.
(b) That Andy might have been murdered.
(c) That Andy probably had it coming to him.
(d) That Andy could not have fallen from the ladder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crime does Qwilleran try to solve?

2. What is settled before Qwilleran takes the apartment?

3. What does Iris bring to Qwilleran in his room?

4. What does Qwilleran learn about Iris Cobb at the auction?

5. What puts Qwilleran off about Ben Nicolas?

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