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

2. What is the customer in Ben's shop looking for?
(a) Horse brasses.
(b) Fiddle cases.
(c) Fireplace andirons.
(d) Dog collars.

3. What invitation does Qwilleran receive the day after he injured his knee?
(a) Dinner with Miss Duckworth.
(b) Dinner at the Cobbs's residence.
(c) Lunch at the Three Sisters.
(d) A drive around Junktown with Nicolas.

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

5. What is Cluthra's theory about Mary's broken foot?
(a) That she broke it kicking in a door.
(b) That she fell off the ladder at Andy's place.
(c) That she deliberately dropped an urn on it.
(d) That it is not broken at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the "hot" manuscript hidden?

2. What is Russell doing when Qwilleran drops in?

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

4. Who does Qwilleran run into at the grocery store?

5. What odd thing occurs with Koko back in the new apartment?

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