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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) Chewers.
(b) Smokers.
(c) Dippers.
(d) Biters.

2. Why does Corwi doubt Naustin's theory?
(a) Because the victim's hair and makeup are too natural.
(b) Because the victim was not found in the right part of town.
(c) Because the victim was too old.
(d) Because the victim was too young.

3. After the call from the informant, Borlú considers the possibility that the victim was what?
(a) A politician.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) A criminal.
(d) A unificationist.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Borlú assigns to the victim?

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

3. The accent of Borlú's anonymous informant indicates what about him?

4. The pathologist discovers the victim was covered in what odd substance?

5. In what division does Inspector Borlú work?

(see the answer key)

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