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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. When Ben buys drinks for everyone, what does Qwilleran observe about Ben's money?
(a) It is a little damp.
(b) It is kept in an antique wallet.
(c) It is held together with a silver money clip.
(d) It is folded like the bill he found in his apartment.

2. On his way home, who does Qwilleran overhear having an argument?
(a) C. C. Cobb and Iris Cobb.
(b) Russell Patch and Sylvia Katzenhide.
(c) Hollis Prantz and Ben Nicholas.
(d) C.C. Cobb and someone who seems to be Russell Patch.

3. What does Qwilleran dream about after his visit with Miss Duckworth?
(a) the Mackintosh Coat of Arms.
(b) her standing over Andy's body.
(c) her incredible eyes.
(d) her long, shapely legs.

4. What puts Qwilleran off about Ben Nicolas?
(a) His lack of knowledge about antiques.
(b) His inferiority complex.
(c) His dramatic way of speaking.
(d) His dislike of cats.

5. 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 see if Koko will help him find a clue.
(d) To look up the meanings of Cluthra, Amberina, and Ivrene.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Duckworth decline Qwilleran's invitation to dinner?

2. What crime does Qwilleran try to solve?

3. Who is the furniture refinisher Iris Cobb identifies?

4. How do the cats behave when Qwilleran and Mary almost kiss?

5. Who tells Qwilleran that Iris Cobb's assumed ghost was really C. C. playing tricks on his wife?

(see the answer key)

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