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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bardo Naustin, another detective, believes the murder victim was in what profession?
(a) A politician.
(b) An artist.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A prostitute.

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

3. Who owns the van that transported the victim?
(a) Mikyael Krimlen.
(b) Mikyael Klasch.
(c) Mikyael Khurusch.
(d) Mikyael Khrouthe.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After investigators find the van that transported the victim, they discover what inside?

2. What is Tsueh's first name?

3. The accent of Borlú's anonymous informant indicates what about him?

4. What effect did Bowden's ideas have on his career?

5. In what city does Borlú live and work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Yolanda Rodriguez and what is notable about her?

2. Who is Aikam Tsueh and what is notable about him?

3. Following the Oversight Committee's decision, what is happening to Borlú and Corwi?

4. What is Orciny?

5. Describe the process necessary for Borlú to travel to Ul Qoma.

6. Who is David Bowden?

7. Briefly describe the act of breach.

8. What is Copula Hall? What is its function?

9. What is the DöplirCaffé and what is notable about it?

10. What is the Cleavage and what is known about it?

(see the answer keys)

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