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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After investigators find the van that transported the victim, they discover what inside?
(a) Cans of paint.
(b) A lot of junk.
(c) Boxes of books.
(d) Rolls of carpet.

2. When walking in Ul Qoma one night, where does Borlú go?
(a) Copula Hall.
(b) The Temple.
(c) Bol Ye'an.
(d) DöplirCaffé.

3. After speaking with the informant, Borlú believes the murder might actually be a case of what?
(a) Breach.
(b) Assassination.
(c) Illegal immigration.
(d) Smuggling.

4. What characterizes the city in which Borlú lives and works?
(a) Borlú's city is modern and sleek.
(b) Borlú's city is run-down and drab.
(c) Borlú's city is a hub of tourism.
(d) Borlú's city is full of life and color.

5. What surprises Dhatt about the case?
(a) That the victim was so well liked.
(b) That Breach had not been invoked.
(c) That the murderer had not already been caught.
(d) That the victim had so many enemies.

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

7. What is the name of the unificationist who gives Borlú and Corwi information bout the victim?
(a) Pag Duren.
(b) Pul Dworak.
(c) Pall Drodin.
(d) Por Dwidst.

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

9. Once in Ul Qoma, Borlú is finally able to properly see what?
(a) The Church of Eternal Light.
(b) The Shrine of Inexorable Light.
(c) The Sanctuary of Fixed Light.
(d) The Temple of Inevitable Light.

10. According to the True Citizens, why was Geary murdered?
(a) Because she disrespected Beszel.
(b) Because she disrespected Orciny.
(c) Because she disrespected Breach.
(d) Because she disrespected Ul Qoma.

11. Thanks to the video footage, Borlú realized the van must have had what inside?
(a) An Anywhere Qoman visa.
(b) An Anyone Quality visa.
(c) An All Quantity Driver visa.
(d) An Any Qualified Driver visa.

12. What have Borlú and Corwi devised in order to speak privately while in separate cities?
(a) Code phrases.
(b) A private email server.
(c) Symbolic gestures.
(d) A series of knocks.

13. According to Cerush, who is the happiest regarding the Oversight Committee's decision?
(a) Buric.
(b) Syder.
(c) Gadlem.
(d) Corwi.

14. According to Borlú's anonymous informant, what is the name of the victim?
(a) Marta.
(b) Maria.
(c) Marya.
(d) Mary.

15. What is the name of the victim's academic advisor?
(a) Isabelle Nancy.
(b) Nancy Marshall.
(c) Sarah Isabelle.
(d) Carol Nancy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Borlú do before working in Ul Qoma?

2. What is Tsueh's first name?

3. What new, surprising information does Dhatt tell Borlú?

4. What crime did Khurusch commit?

5. When Borlú and Dhatt become stuck, Dhatt prompts Borlú to remember what?

(see the answer keys)

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