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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the rabbi tell Dee about the painting she was searching for?
(a) The rabbi was eccentric and sold the painting.
(b) The painting does not exist.
(c) That it belonged to a rabbi who had died.
(d) The rabbi gave the painting to his sister.

2. What does Lipsey have for lunch after he has investigated all morning?
(a) Fish and white wine.
(b) Steak and red wine.
(c) A burger and beer.
(d) Duck and a cigar.

3. Who does the old man say received one of Modigliani's paintings?
(a) A priest.
(b) Another artist.
(c) Dee's Uncle Charles.
(d) An old girlfriend of Modigliani.

4. What part must Peter play now in the scam?
(a) He must go to the galleries and figure out what they should paint.
(b) He must keep an eye out for authorities.
(c) He must try to sell the forgeries once they are done.
(d) He must take Anne to the galleries to sell the forgeries.

5. What is the relationship between Willow and Lampeth?
(a) They are mere acquaintances.
(b) They are partners in the gallery.
(c) They are both art dealers for different galleries.
(d) They are worker and boss at the gallery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of the painting of the contest between Peter and Mad Mitch?

2. Who is Anita to Samantha?

3. What does Dee ask the proprietor to tell her?

4. What does Dee want to write her thesis about?

5. What do they all do once the policeman leaves Peter's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does the rabbi give Dee that will help her further her search?

2. What point does Samantha attempt to make about the movies she has made and the movies that she wants to make?

3. What news does Samantha give the reporter James Whitewood that startles him? What does he do with the information?

4. Where does Dee's search for the painting begin and why is it a bust?

5. How does Joe feel about the news that Samantha is leaving film, and what does he do about it?

6. How is mystery set up almost immediately?

7. What lecture does Peter give his art students and why?

8. The opening of Julian's gallery is much tougher than he expected. How is Julian in need before he even opens the doors and what does he do about it? How does he fare in his quest?

9. What party do Samantha and Tom attend and what crucial event happens there?

10. Why does Peter Usher become so upset with Charles Lampeth at the reception?

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