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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do Qwilleran and Iris suspect killed C. C.?
(a) C. C.'s ex partner.
(b) The police.
(c) A woman he was having an affair with.
(d) Another antique dealer.

2. Why does Qwilleran take Koko with him to search the building?
(a) To find Yum Yum.
(b) The cat had help solve previous mysteries.
(c) He hoped to find out where Koko disappears to.
(d) As an excuse if he is found out.

3. Which character in the novel has "an expensive sound system"?
(a) Russell Patch.
(b) Hollis Prantz.
(c) Cluthra.
(d) Ben Nicholas.

4. Who is Russell Patch's roommate?
(a) Stan.
(b) Stefano.
(c) Steve.
(d) Stewart.

5. During their conversation, what does Mary reveal about her quarrel with Andy the night of his death?
(a) His involvment with Iris.
(b) Hhis not answering her calls.
(c) His involvement with Cluthra.
(d) His fake antiques.

6. From where does Qwilleran believe KoKo has been finding things he leaves for Qwilleran?
(a) Under the tub.
(b) In C. C.'s shop.
(c) On the stairs.
(d) From out on the roof.

7. What innuendo does Ivy make about Iris Cobb?
(a) That she knows who murdered C. C.
(b) That she is a bigamist.
(c) That she is in love with Qwilleran.
(d) That she may have murdered her first husband.

8. What do Qwilleran and Mary discover about Andy's unreported income?
(a) It was hidden behind the book pages papering the walls.
(b) It was hidden in the flue of the pot bellied stove.
(c) It was hidden inside the matress of Qwilleran's bed.
(d) It was hidden in the secret compartment.

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

10. When someone comes in asking for horse braces, what are they really looking for?
(a) Stolen electronics.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Pornography.
(d) Stolen jewelry.

11. What does Qwilleran learn Russell's roommate actually does?
(a) He drives a limousine.
(b) He is an actor.
(c) He writes novels.
(d) He plays the stock market.

12. What interrupts the meeting?
(a) Loud radio music from Cobbs's shop.
(b) A scream coming from Iris's apartment.
(c) A police visit to the group.
(d) A cave-in on the roof.

13. What is Qwilleran first told Russell's roommate does for a living?
(a) That he is a secretary.
(b) That he is a manicurist.
(c) That he is a chef.
(d) That he is a hairdresser.

14. What mystery is solved after Qwilleran and Mary find the secret space?
(a) How the cats get into Ben's apartment.
(b) How C. C. was able to move the candle.
(c) When the house was built.
(d) Why strange sounds happen during the night.

15. Where is the antique dealers' meeting held?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In Qwilleran's room.
(c) In C. C.'s shop.
(d) In the local church.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ben buys drinks for everyone, what does Qwilleran observe about Ben's money?

2. What does Qwilleran notice in the drive of the Ellsworth house?

3. When Ben comes to Qwilleran's room for a visit, what does Qwilleran try to get him to admit?

4. While Qwilleran is in Iris's shop, who surprises him with a visit?

5. What was Andy contemplating on selling, according to Mary Duckworth?

(see the answer keys)

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