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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The teens who discovered the victim are described as being what?
(a) Dippers.
(b) Biters.
(c) Smokers.
(d) Chewers.

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

3. When speaking with the owner of the van that transported the victim, what surprising fact does Borlú learn about the van?
(a) The van had been stolen a few days earlier.
(b) The van had just been in a commercial.
(c) The van had been crushed in a junk yard.
(d) The van had just been sold to someone else.

4. According to Borlú's informant, the victim was involved in what?
(a) Archeology.
(b) Smuggling.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Politics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After the call from the informant, Borlú considers the possibility that the victim was what?

2. Bardo Naustin, another detective, believes the murder victim was in what profession?

3. Who owns the van that transported the victim?

4. Borlú is pleased to find what has been displayed throughout the city?

5. What is notable about the DöplirCaffé?

(see the answer key)

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