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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, chapters 8-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Blomkvist not allowed to visit Salander in the hospital?
(a) Because she can't remember who he is and therefore doesn't want to see him.
(b) Because she has a restraining order against him.
(c) Because she is under arrest.
(d) Because she demanded he not be let in.

2. What is the topic of the opening quotation in Part I of "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest"?
(a) The importance of the press in a free society.
(b) Women fighting during the American Civil War.
(c) Men's roles during the Industrial Revolution in Sweden.
(d) The importance of literacy.

3. Where does the outgoing chief of SMP die?
(a) In his office.
(b) On national television.
(c) In front of the entire staff at a meeting.
(d) At home, in his bed.

4. Why does Berger arrive early for her first day at SMP?
(a) She is eager to decorate her office.
(b) She is restless.
(c) She knows she needs to fire people and she wants to do it asap.
(d) She needs the money.

5. How does Edklinth react to hearing Salander's story from Armansky?
(a) He is appalled.
(b) He acts appalled but actually knows all about it already.
(c) He thinks there are some sacrifices one has to make to be safe.
(d) He simply doesn't believe Armansky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Blomkvist buy untraceable phones in Chapter 8?

2. What is Erika Berger's first job when the novel opens?

3. What is Dr. Jonasson doing when he learns that 2 patients are arriving via helicopter in Chapter 1?

4. What does Annika claim she needs from Salander in order to help Salander in Chapter 9?

5. Who threatens to go to the police in Chapter 11 if Salander is made a scapegoat again?

(see the answer key)

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