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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 Borlú assigns to the victim?
(a) Mariska Unit.
(b) Jane Doe.
(c) Brigette Unknown.
(d) Fulana Detail.

2. Borlú's boss gives him what surprising freedom?
(a) The freedom to arrest anyone he suspects.
(b) The freedom to follow his instincts.
(c) The freedom to question other officers.
(d) The freedom to take the weekend off.

3. What is the name of the dig on which the victim worked?
(a) Jol Sa'en.
(b) Bol Ye'an.
(c) Yol Ba'en.
(d) Sol Je'an.

4. The victim's parents tell Borlú that their daughter had angered whom?
(a) Members of radical groups.
(b) Members of the faculty.
(c) Members of Breach.
(d) Members of the government.

5. Bardo Naustin, another detective, believes the murder victim was in what profession?
(a) An artist.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A politician.
(d) A police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has an embassy official been assigned to the victim's parents?

2. What must a tourist do before entering one of the cities?

3. The victim's parents are upset to learn that, once Breach takes the case, what will happen?

4. When speaking with the owner of the van that transported the victim, what surprising fact does Borlú learn about the van?

5. Who was Mr. Geary going to investigate before being sent home?

(see the answer key)

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