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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. Where does the fabled third city exist?
(a) Underneath Beszel and Ul Qoma.
(b) On the northern border of Beszel and Ul Qoma.
(c) Between Beszel and Ul Qoma.
(d) Above Beszel and Ul Qoma.

3. The victim's parents are upset to learn that, once Breach takes the case, what will happen?
(a) Their daughter will be forgotten.
(b) They will be required to testify before Breach.
(c) The killer will not be punished.
(d) They will not be told about any further developments in the case.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Corwi doubt Naustin's theory?

2. Who owns the van that transported the victim?

3. Where does the Oversight Committee hold its meetings?

4. What important function does Copula Hall serve?

5. Borlú's boss gives him what surprising freedom?

(see the answer key)

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