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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the pathologist?
(a) Ramira Yaszek.
(b) Gunter Strász
(c) Jan Pocost.
(d) Stepen Shukman.

2. What characterizes the city in which Borlú lives and works?
(a) Borlú's city is full of life and color.
(b) Borlú's city is run-down and drab.
(c) Borlú's city is modern and sleek.
(d) Borlú's city is a hub of tourism.

3. The pathologist determines the victim was how old when she died?
(a) 25.
(b) 28.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

4. After investigators find the van that transported the victim, they discover what inside?
(a) Rolls of carpet.
(b) A lot of junk.
(c) Boxes of books.
(d) Cans of paint.

5. Why does the Oversight Committee refuse to forward the case to Breach?
(a) Because they insist the crime is not bad enough.
(b) Because Borlú has not proven a breach occurred.
(c) Because they have too many cases on the docket right now.
(d) Because not enough time has passed since the murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Inspector Borlú's first name?

2. The victim's parents tell Borlú that their daughter had angered whom?

3. Borlú's boss gives him what surprising freedom?

4. According to information Borlú has received, the victim was studying what?

5. What event divided the two cities?

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