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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after the visit with Mary, what puzzles Qwilleran?
(a) Koko and Yum Yum are missing.
(b) Iris Cobb is not in the house.
(c) His toothbrush and a feather out of his hat are missing.
(d) He cannot light the pot-bellied stove.

2. On his outing with Ben, what important observation does Qwilleran make?
(a) Something near the exit.
(b) Something behind the curtains.
(c) Something in a dressing room.
(d) Something in the dust on the floor.

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

4. Why does Qwilleran get out Webster's dictionary?
(a) To find out about finials.
(b) To boost himself up in his low chair.
(c) To look up the meanings of Cluthra, Amberina, and Ivrene.
(d) To see if Koko will help him find a clue.

5. How does Qwilleran learn about the murder investigation in Junktown?
(a) From Miss Duckworth.
(b) Grom his editor and friend Arch Riker.
(c) From a rival newspaper article.
(d) From C.C. Cobb.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Qwilleran is in Iris's shop, who surprises him with a visit?

2. On his way home, who does Qwilleran overhear having an argument?

3. After leaving the Three Weird Sisters shop, where does Qwilleran go?

4. What puts Qwilleran off about Ben Nicolas?

5. What is the significance of the hair Qwilleran found?

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