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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Julian blackmail Sarah?
(a) He tells her that he will tell her father about her behavior.
(b) He will not tell her father's secret about being broke if she gives him money.
(c) He says that she can have a divorce if she gives him money.
(d) He takes pictures of her in a compromising position.

2. How does the proprietor's wife treat Dee?
(a) She screams at her.
(b) She ignores her.
(c) She smiles at her.
(d) She chases her out.

3. How does Peter get what he took from the supply room back to London?
(a) Through the mail.
(b) In his coat pocket
(c) In a hole in his jacket.
(d) With a messenger.

4. What style of paintings does Lampeth sell at his gallery that make him a rich man?
(a) Cubism.
(b) Impressionists.
(c) Classical.
(d) Expressionism.

5. What does Lipsey decide that he must do first in his investigation?
(a) Look for the painting.
(b) Knock on doors to find Dee.
(c) Go to hotels in search of where Dee is staying.
(d) Visit the police station.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the baker look at the girl who comes in for fresh bread in the opening of the story?

2. With what does Dee wipe the dust off of the paintings?

3. What does Lampeth say is the reason for the increase in the art market?

4. What is Peter Usher's second job?

5. How much money does Peter and Mitch's backer put up?

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