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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. 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 crushed in a junk yard.
(b) The van had been stolen a few days earlier.
(c) The van had just been in a commercial.
(d) The van had just been sold to someone else.

2. Where was the owner of the van on the night of the murder?
(a) At a Narcotics Anonymous meeting.
(b) At an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
(c) At an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(d) At a Gamblers Anonymous meeting.

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

4. The accent of Borlú's anonymous informant indicates what about him?
(a) He comes from Australia.
(b) He comes from Ul Qoma.
(c) He comes from America.
(d) He comes from Beszel.

5. In what city does Borlú live and work?
(a) Bol Ye'an.
(b) Beszel.
(c) Ul Qoma.
(d) Pocost Village.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lizbyet Corwi?

3. The pathologist determines the victim was how old when she died?

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

5. What is the name of the pathologist's assistant?

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