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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Chapters 9-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Borlú and Dhatt become stuck, Dhatt prompts Borlú to remember what?
(a) When the victim stopped being an unknown corpse.
(b) When he first saw the victim.
(c) When the pathologist made his report.
(d) When he first learned the identity of the van's owner.

3. What information is Corwi unable to get for Borlú?
(a) Dhatt's university transcripts.
(b) Dhatt's driving records.
(c) Dhatt's personal file.
(d) Dhatt's personal emails.

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

5. Why does Borlú believe Khurusch's van was stolen?
(a) The thief was trying to find a vehicle with a large trunk.
(b) The thief was trying to find an unobtrusive vehicle.
(c) The thief was trying to find a van filled with junk.
(d) The thief was trying to find an AQD visa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a tourist do before entering one of the cities?

2. Who threatens Borlú with slander?

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

4. What event divided the two cities?

5. Whose voice seems familiar to Borlú?

(see the answer key)

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