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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. In what division does Inspector Borlú work?
(a) The Extreme Crime Squad.
(b) Special Victims Unit.
(c) Conclusive Crimes Division.
(d) Homicide Divison.

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

3. The teens who discovered the victim are described as being what?
(a) Smokers.
(b) Dippers.
(c) Biters.
(d) Chewers.

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

5. What new, surprising information does Dhatt tell Borlú?
(a) That Ul Qoman police have just arrested a suspect.
(b) That Borlú himself has become a suspect.
(c) That the victim's best friend has also disappeared.
(d) That the Oversight Committee is taking over the case.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Borlú's informant, the victim was involved in what?

2. The pathologist discovers the victim was covered in what odd substance?

3. Thanks to the video footage, Borlú realized the van must have had what inside?

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

5. According to the unificationist, where did the victim go after leaving Beszel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon speaking with Khurusch for a second time, what information do Borlú and Corwi learn?

2. Why does Borlú want to speak with the Oversight Committee?

3. Who is David Bowden?

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

5. How does Corwi disagree with the initial theory of the murder?

6. In calling Borlú, what crime has the informant committed? Why?

7. Who is Khurusch and where was he on the night of the murder?

8. According to the True Citizens, why was Geary murdered?

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

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

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