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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Iris drops in on Qwilleran, what is her appearance/
(a) She is wearing her nightgown and robe.
(b) She is frazzled and wears no makeup.
(c) She looks distressed.
(d) She is dressed up and has makeup on.

2. How does Iris categorize Miss Duckworth since Glanz's death?
(a) Suspiciously calm.
(b) Moody and withdrawn.
(c) Agitated and lively.
(d) More friendly than usual.

3. What is Mary's explanation for the call taken by Qwilleran?
(a) That Qwilleran took too long to get to the phone.
(b) That the caller probably thought it was a wrong number.
(c) That bad weather messed up the lines.
(d) That the phone lines in Junktown are bad.

4. What is odd about the wall in the apartment Iris shows Qwilleran?
(a) It is unfinished wood.
(b) It is covered with tar paper.
(c) It is papered with pages from old books.
(d) It is painted a garish green.

5. How do Qwilleran's words and manner affect Miss Duckworth?
(a) She begins to relax and open up more.
(b) She clams up and refuses to talk at all.
(c) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(d) She begins to behave in a guilty manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the gossip about the finial?

2. On his way home, who does Qwilleran overhear having an argument?

3. What odd thing occurs with Koko back in the new apartment?

4. Where does Qwilleran learn that Cluthra, Amberina, and Ivrene got their exotic names?

5. Who the Mathilda that Iris tells Qwilleran about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What questions are raised in the mind of the reader when the Mackintosh Coat of Arms is introduced?

2. Discuss the relationship between Qwilleran and his cats.

3. Describe the character of C. C. Cobb.

4. What is Mary Duckworth's confession to Qwilleran?

5. How does Qwilleran happen to get an invitation to Mary Duckworth 's place his first night in his apartment?

6. Why does Iris come to Qwilleran's apartment early one morning?

7. When Qwilleran sees Mary again, why is see cool and distant like she was when he first met her?

8. What happens to Qwilleran as he leaves Ben Nicolas' shop?

9. How does Yum Yum contribute to the mystery?

10. What information bombshell does Sylvia Katzenhide inadvertently drop when Qwilleran calls on her?

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