2. Why was it strange that the gun was lying next to Radeechy's right hand?
(a) He was shot in the right hand.
(b) His right hand was broken.
(c) He was left handed.
(d) The bullets did not match.

3. What is Jessica Bird's occupation?
(a) A secretary.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A writer.
(d) A detective.

4. What does Theo say him and Willy always talk about?
(a) Literature.
(b) Metaphysics.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Sport.

5. What does John think he needs?
(a) To have a family.
(b) To go on holiday.
(c) To be alone.
(d) To be attached.

6. What kind of animal does the author compare Theo's face to?
(a) A cat.
(b) A hippo.
(c) A dog.
(d) A rabbit.

7. Who has Ducane come to see at the beginning of chapter 20?
(a) Willy.
(b) Kate.
(c) Mary.
(d) Octavian.

8. What sea does Willy say he went on vacation to?
(a) The North Sea.
(b) The Red Sea.
(c) The Irish Sea.
(d) The Black Sea.

9. Who does Octavian suggest they telephone?
(a) The sheriff.
(b) MI5.
(c) Scotland Yard.
(d) The military.

10. What does Edward ask his mother if he can have?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A stamp.
(c) A kitchen knife.
(d) A coffee.

11. What is Pierce decorating Barbie's room with?
(a) Stones.
(b) Shells.
(c) Moss.
(d) Seaweed.

12. What part of the UK does Octavian plan to visit?
(a) Dorset.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Yorkshire.
(d) Sussex.

13. What part of Britain is Willy from?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Northern Ireland.
(c) England.
(d) Wales.

14. Where does Paula go before she meets up with the others?
(a) The National Gallery.
(b) The Natural History Museum.
(c) The National Museum.
(d) The Tate galley.

15. What word does McGrath use to describe the magic girls?
(a) Bints.
(b) Slags.
(c) Sluts.
(d) Tarts.