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

2. The pathologist discovers the victim was covered in what odd substance?
(a) Rust.
(b) Paint.
(c) Carpet fibers.
(d) Glue.

3. Who owns the van that transported the victim?
(a) Mikyael Khrouthe.
(b) Mikyael Khurusch.
(c) Mikyael Klasch.
(d) Mikyael Krimlen.

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

5. Who is Lizbyet Corwi?
(a) A prostitute Borlú questions.
(b) A young, intelligent constable working with Borlú.
(c) Borlú's neighbor.
(d) Borlú's girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. After investigators find the van that transported the victim, they discover what inside?

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

3. Late at night, after speaking to the informant, Borlú stares out his apartment window and does what?

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

5. By seeing Borlú's posters, the informant has committed what crime?

(see the answer key)

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