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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. What is the name of Borlú's boss?
(a) Commissar Sariska.
(b) Commissar Gadlem.
(c) Commissar Gosz.
(d) Commissar Yaszek.

2. Bowden's book expounded on what theory?
(a) The existence of Orciny.
(b) That the real city was Beszel, not Ul Qoma.
(c) That the real city was Ul Qoma, not Beszel.
(d) That there was no Cleavage.

3. Why does the Oversight Committee refuse to forward the case to Breach?
(a) Because not enough time has passed since the murder.
(b) Because Borlú has not proven a breach occurred.
(c) Because they have too many cases on the docket right now.
(d) Because they insist the crime is not bad enough.

4. What must a tourist do before entering one of the cities?
(a) Pay an exorbitant fee.
(b) Purchase a travel visa.
(c) Speak with the Oversight Committee.
(d) Undergo training and pass an entrance exam.

5. What is the name of the pathologist?
(a) Ramira Yaszek.
(b) Stepen Shukman.
(c) Gunter Strász
(d) Jan Pocost.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Borlú's boss tell him to avoid complicating the case any further?

2. What is the name of the unificationist who gives Borlú and Corwi information bout the victim?

3. Where was the owner of the van on the night of the murder?

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

5. What is Inspector Borlú's first name?

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