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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who flashes a "Cheshire cat smile" (68) at Hal during the funeral for Hester Westaway?
(a) Ezra.
(b) Mitzi.
(c) Mrs. Warren.
(d) Abel.

2. The charitable donations box shaped like an ice cream cone changes in what way as Hal walks away from it in Chapter 6?
(a) It lights up.
(b) Its light turns off.
(c) It explodes.
(d) It emits a whirring sound.

3. How many teenage children do Harding and his wife Mitzi have together?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

5. Hal finds a letter in the recycle bin inviting her to Trepassen House at the behest of what kind of person?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) An aunt.
(d) A cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, the reader learns that Hal's mother had died "a couple of days before" (55) which of Hal's birthdays?

2. 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?

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

4. How old was Hal when her mother dashed her hopes of ever learning the identity of her father?

5. In Chapter 5, Hal visits Reg's booth in order to purchase what item?

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