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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. Whose voice seems familiar to Borlú?
(a) Darah Rajis.
(b) Jahar Daris.
(c) Hajjar Radis.
(d) Dahar Jaris.

2. Where was the owner of the van on the night of the murder?
(a) At a Narcotics Anonymous meeting.
(b) At an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(c) At a Gamblers Anonymous meeting.
(d) At an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

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

4. What effect did Bowden's ideas have on his career?
(a) He became rich and famous.
(b) He received immediate tenure at his university.
(c) He became a laughingstock.
(d) He became a celebrated author.

5. According to the unificationist, what was the victim's name?
(a) Bieya Mer.
(b) Byela Mar.
(c) Boula Mur.
(d) Bija Mor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The True Citizens are described as what?

2. Late at night, after speaking to the informant, Borlú stares out his apartment window and does what?

3. What is the name of the pathologist?

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

5. Bowden's book expounded on what theory?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Harkad Gosz and what does Borlú learn from him?

3. What information does Borlú learn from Khurusch?

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

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

6. What is the real identity of the victim? What is known about her?

7. In the hours immediately following the discovery of the murder, what do the detectives believe about the victim?

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

9. What does the informant tell Borlú about the victim?

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

(see the answer keys)

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