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

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

3. According to the unificationist, where did the victim go after leaving Beszel?
(a) Ul Qoma.
(b) Back home.
(c) Breach.
(d) The third city.

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

5. Who is the embassy official assigned to the victim's parents?
(a) James Thacker.
(b) Joseph Thomson.
(c) John Thurber.
(d) Jack Thayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the victim's academic advisor?

2. According to the unificationist, the victim was what nationality?

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

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

5. In what city does Borlú live and work?

(see the answer key)

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