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

2. What is Qwilleran's narrow escape while hunting with Ben?
(a) Nearly falling from a ladder.
(b) Nearly falling through a railing.
(c) Nearly falling down a laundry chute.
(d) Nearly falling through a trap door.

3. Besides Miss Duckworth, what hint does Sylvia drop about Andy Glanz?
(a) He was actually gay.
(b) He was married.
(c) He was a serial womanizer.
(d) He was also involved with someone else.

4. What idea does Qwilleran get about a subject for the writing contest?
(a) The drug problem in Junktown.
(b) The homeless in Junktown.
(c) Christmas in Junktown.
(d) Finding junk to sell in Junktown.

5. Who deos Qwilleran find at the house on the end of the street?
(a) C. C. Cobb.
(b) Sylvia Katzenhide.
(c) Mary Duckworth.
(d) Russell Patch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mysterious and beautiful owner of the Blue Dragon?

2. Between the bidding, what does Qwilleran hear at the auction?

3. Why does Qwilleran get out Webster's dictionary?

4. After leaving the police station, who is the person he leaves Iris with?

5. What had Mary found at Andy's place identical to what Qwilleran found in his apartment?

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