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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 event divided the two cities?
(a) The Cleavage.
(b) The Terminal.
(c) The Schism.
(d) The Great Divide.

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

3. What must a tourist do before entering one of the cities?
(a) Pay an exorbitant fee.
(b) Purchase a travel visa.
(c) Speak with the Oversight Committee.
(d) Undergo training and pass an entrance exam.

4. According to information Borlú has received, the victim was studying what?
(a) Art history.
(b) Anthropology
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Archeology.

5. When the owner of the van is taken to identify his vehicle, he is shocked to see what?
(a) It is missing all four wheels.
(b) It has been painted a different color.
(c) It is filled with junk that does not belong to him.
(d) It has been banged up in an accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Borlú describe the powers of Breach?

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

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

4. What is notable about the DöplirCaffé?

5. After speaking with the informant, Borlú believes the murder might actually be a case of what?

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