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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Rosie come to Junktown?
(a) To look for a horse brace.
(b) To find out who bought the chandelier.
(c) To buy a gift for her husband.
(d) To spy on Qwilleran.

2. What does Qwilleran discover that Andy Glanz was doing before his murder?
(a) Talking to the police about activities in Junktown.
(b) Planning to enlarge his antique shop.
(c) Writing a novel based on people in Junktown.
(d) Keeping a diary about his affairs in Junktown.

3. In the fight between Qwilleran, what happens to prevent Ben from escaping?
(a) Mary shows up with a pistol.
(b) Dennis runs in to help Qwilleran.
(c) Koko scratches Ben in the eye.
(d) The MacIntosh coat of arms falls and knocks Ben out.

4. Who was the only one who had read Andy's novel?
(a) Iris Cobb.
(b) Sylvia Katzenhide.
(c) Mary Duckworth.
(d) Mrs. McGuffey.

5. Thinking about what he saw in the dust at the theatre, what does Qwilleran believe caused the swirl pattern?
(a) A draft from under the stage.
(b) The pivot of a boot print.
(c) The tassles on Ben's scarf.
(d) The antics of a cat.

6. Who does Mary suspect was giving her crank calls?
(a) C. C. Cobbs.
(b) Cluthra.
(c) Andy.
(d) Iris.

7. While Qwilleran is in Iris's shop, who surprises him with a visit?
(a) Koko and Yum Yum.
(b) Another reporter from the Fluxion.
(c) Mary Duxbury's father.
(d) Riker's wife, Rosie.

8. Whose car does Qwilleran discover fits the size and shape of the second car that was at the Ellsworth House?
(a) Ben's.
(b) Prantz's.
(c) Mary's.
(d) Cluthra's.

9. What important discovery is located right there in Qwilleran's room?
(a) A letter from Iris to Andy Glantz.
(b) A blueprint of the Cobb house.
(c) A photo of Iris and Andy being intimate.
(d) Glantz's manuscript.

10. What does Mary say is strange about the request for horse braces?
(a) Very few people even know what they are.
(b) She has had the same inquiries at her shop.
(c) She never heard of such items.
(d) No one wants them anymore.

11. As Qwilleran begins reading Andy's manuscript, what becomes clear?
(a) It has nothing to do with Junktown people.
(b) It is a real masterpiece.
(c) It is a plan for stealing antiques.
(d) It is based on people of Junktown.

12. Where was the "hot" manuscript hidden?
(a) Under a photograph in a frame.
(b) Under the rug.
(c) Behind the bookshelf.
(d) In the pot bellied stove.

13. What does Qwilleran find in Ben's apartment during a visit?
(a) A folded bank note on the floor.
(b) Another feather like the one from his hat.
(c) A long, light colored hair.
(d) A note from Iris explaining her absence.

14. What does Qwilleran hear on the tape he found?
(a) C. C. asking Ben if he had any more horse braces.
(b) Ben offering to sell horse braces to Hollis Prantz.
(c) C. C. making a phone call to Cluthra.
(d) C. C. snoring followed by Ben Nicolas entering the room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hollis Prantz come looking for at the Cobbs's building?

2. Why does Qwilleran think people will be astonished when he enters the Press Club dinner?

3. How is the relationship between Qwilleran and Mary progressing?

4. Who do Qwilleran and Iris suspect killed C. C.?

5. When Koko turns on the tape player again, what do Qwilleran and Ben hear?

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