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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. Late at night, after speaking to the informant, Borlú stares out his apartment window and does what?
(a) Thinks of quitting.
(b) Stares at Ul Qoma.
(c) Listens to music.
(d) Cries.

2. The pathologist determines the victim was how old when she died?
(a) 22.
(b) 28.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

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

4. Why does Borlú's boss tell him to avoid complicating the case any further?
(a) Because he wants to put Borlú on another case.
(b) Because he believes Breach will soon take control of the case.
(c) Because he has too many cases to handle right now.
(d) Because he does not care about the death of a prostitute.

5. What is the name Borlú assigns to the victim?
(a) Brigette Unknown.
(b) Jane Doe.
(c) Fulana Detail.
(d) Mariska Unit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Borlú's anonymous informant, what is the name of the victim?

3. What is the official language of Ul Qoma?

4. According to information Borlú has received, the victim was studying what?

5. What is notable about the DöplirCaffé?

(see the answer key)

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