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

2. How do the cats behave when Qwilleran and Mary almost kiss?
(a) With an outburst of hissing and yowling.
(b) By jumping up on Qwilleran and Mary.
(c) By disappearing from Qwilleran's apartment.
(d) By hiding under the bed.

3. At Patch's house, what sends Koko into a frenzy?
(a) Patch's pet poodle.
(b) Catnip in a pillow.
(c) High pitched music on his stereo.
(d) A rat that runs across the floor.

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

5. Who helps Qwilleran hand the Mackintosh coat of arms over his mantle?
(a) Ben Nicolas.
(b) Riker's son.
(c) Dennis, Iris's son.
(d) Hollis Prantz.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Qwilleran begins reading Andy's manuscript, what becomes clear?

2. Who does Qwilleran suspect of causing the loud noise?

3. What had C. C. hinted about Ben's financial situation?

4. What distracts Qwilleran as he unfolds the piece of foil the cats have left for him?

5. How does Qwilleran first try to discover who the drug dealer is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Mrs. McGuffey give Qwilleran that might possibly prove to be a motive for Andy's murder?

2. Why do Qwilleran and Mary move the bookshelf in his apartment?

3. After going to the Garrick Theatre with Ben, what does Qwilleran observe at the bar called The Lion's Tail?

4. Explain who Qwilleran suspects of having gone to the Ellsworth House.

5. How does Qwilleran mistake the source of the things Koko brings to him?

6. What amusing information does Cluthra provide when Qwilleran goes to visit her?

7. What is the evidence Qwilleran discovers outside the Ellsworth House?

8. Who does Qwilleran suspect the drug dealer to be?

9. What is interesting about the pattern of the sole of Russell Patch's boots?

10. Why does Qwilleran leash Koko and take him of a tour of the Cobb building?

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