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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one supernatural theory about Glanz death?
(a) It was a witch's spell
(b) It was the work of ghosts.
(c) It was a family curse.
(d) It was the result of the evil eye.

2. Why is Qwilleran disappointed before dinner after returning from Nicolas's shop?
(a) He cannot find Koko and Yum Yum.
(b) He has received no mail.
(c) He cannot find anyone to go with him to the Press Club.
(d) There is nothing to eat in his flat.

3. What seems to have killed Andrew Glanz?
(a) Falling onto a spear.
(b) Falling onto a fireplace.
(c) Falling onto a finial.
(d) Falling onto a sarcophagus.

4. What accident does Qwilleran have as he leaves Ben Nicolas's shop?
(a) He bumps into a lamp post.
(b) He is hit by snow falling from the roof.
(c) He slips on the icy sidewalk.
(d) He trips on a loose board.

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

6. Why does Mary Duckworth say she is having bad dreams about Andy?
(a) She thinks he is haunting her.
(b) She feels responsible for his death.
(c) She never really liked him.
(d) She moved his body before calling the police.

7. What does Iris suggest some people disliked about Glanz?
(a) His snobbery and reclusiveness.
(b) His philandering.
(c) His cheating the clients with fake antiques.
(d) His high commitment to professional integrity.

8. So far, what do the police make of Glanz's death?
(a) That it is unimportant since it happened in Junktown.
(b) That it was premeditated murder.
(c) That it was an accident.
(d) That it was a crime of passion.

9. When Qwilleran visits with Iris after he moves in, what does he learn from her about Glanz?
(a) That he was an alcoholic.
(b) That he was middle-aged and disagreeable.
(c) Tthat he was young and attractive.
(d) That he was homely but generous.

10. Who is the flamboyant next door neighbor in the apartment house?
(a) Russell Patch.
(b) Sylvia Katzenhide.
(c) Hollis Prantz.
(d) Ben Nicholas.

11. Why does Miss Duckworth decline Qwilleran's invitation to dinner?
(a) She doesn't know him well enough.
(b) She is expecting a caller.
(c) She is still in mourning.
(d) She is dining with family.

12. After leaving the Three Weird Sisters shop, where does Qwilleran go?
(a) Back to Miss Duckworth's shop.
(b) To his apartment to check on his cats.
(c) To the shop run by Ben Nicholas.
(d) To talk to Iris Cobb.

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

14. Where does Qwilleran learn that Cluthra, Amberina, and Ivrene got their exotic names?
(a) After types of glass.
(b) After Roman goddesses.
(c) After unusual flowers.
(d) After fairytale princesses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the idea Qwilleran comes up with as an article for the writing contest?

2. What is strange about the phone call to Miss Duckworth's shop when Qwilleran answers the phone?

3. What does Qwilleran think about Mary's explanation for the hang up call?

4. Why is the area called Junktown?

5. What seems to have no explanation at the crime scene?

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