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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the head of the staff at Octavia’s editor’s club?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Jeeves.
(c) Jermyn.
(d) Felix.

2. With which of the following does Chapter IX begin?
(a) “NOTES MADE BY G. BLISS (SGT.)”
(b) “It was the better part of half an hour before Gideon had given a full account of events.”
(c) “Octavia made the journey to Whitechapel by cab.”
(d) “Angela Tatton.”

3. With which of the following does Gideon speak when trying to find his uncle’s dwellings?
(a) Angela.
(b) Bella.
(c) Sara.
(d) Octavia.

4. To which of the following is Gideon compared?
(a) A bulldog.
(b) A retriever.
(c) A Dachschund.
(d) A whippet.

5. What is the name of Octavia’s editor’s deputy?
(a) Mr. Benedict.
(b) Mr. Schwarzenegger.
(c) Mr. Cumberbatch.
(d) Mr. Arnold.

6. With which of the following does Chapter VI begin?
(a) “The house in Half Moon Street was large and commandingly handsome.”
(b) “When her knocking brought no one to the door, Octavia Hillingdon was not unduly perturbed.”
(c) “Pursuant to discussion in hallway of residence, shown to kitchens in rear by Mr. Carew.”
(d) “When his knocking brought no one to the door, Gideon Bliss retreated from it to make certain of his bearings.”

7. Of which of the following does Esther Tull note Carew smells?
(a) Snuff.
(b) Hashish.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Cigars.

8. At what price does Esther Tull value the object Strythe means to offer up for a charity auction?
(a) £10.
(b) £100.
(c) £25.
(d) £50.

9. Gideon finds books on which of the following subjects on Neuilly’s shelves?
(a) Brewing and distilling.
(b) Spirit photograpy.
(c) Necromancy.
(d) Embroidery.

10. Of which of the following does Esther Tull note Carew smells?
(a) Spice cake.
(b) Plum pudding.
(c) Plum cake.
(d) Rice pudding.

11. On what bill does Octavia seek to focus her reporting?
(a) Fair Use and Copyright.
(b) Government of Ireland.
(c) Working Conditions.
(d) Equalization of Rates.

12. What is the name of Elf’s valet?
(a) Jeeves.
(b) Jermyn.
(c) Wooster.
(d) Macken.

13. As what does Elf refer to Octavia?
(a) Baby.
(b) Tavvy.
(c) Honey.
(d) Wavy.

14. In what district does Esther Tull learn her thieves’ craft?
(a) Whitechaper.
(b) Shadwell.
(c) Finsbury.
(d) Spitalfields.

15. In which borough does Carew note a man had been eaten by his own cats?
(a) Camden.
(b) Hackney.
(c) Hillingdon.
(d) Southwark.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what unit is the sergeant whom Gideon impersonates?

2. What kind of business is Devlin’s?

3. With which of the following does Chapter XVI begin?

4. Where does Gideon note first having seen Angela?

5. With which of the following does Chapter X begin?

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