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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how many years before the narrative present had Hal taken out a loan from Mr. Smith?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. The epigraph included at the start of the novel The Death of Mrs. Westaway features what element in association with the number seven?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) A secret.

3. One of the reasons Hal believes the letter about Trepassen House to have been a mistake is because her maternal grandmother's first name had been what?
(a) Marion.
(b) Mabel.
(c) Serenity.
(d) Nance.

4. In Chapter 8, the reader learns that Hal's mother had died "a couple of days before" (55) which of Hal's birthdays?
(a) 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 13.
(d) 21.

5. When Hal returns to her kiosk after chasing after her client, what sign does she notice that she may not be alone when she enters her flat?
(a) The lights are off.
(b) The door is open.
(c) The door is closed.
(d) The lock is scratched.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hal's mother mentioned that Hal's father had sported what kind of accent?

2. How old is Hal when the novel begins?

3. What is Hal's legal first name?

4. How many pounds does the client in Chapter 6 throw onto Hal's table before leaving the kiosk?

5. A trip to Trepassen House will require Hal to purchase a train ticket to what location?

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