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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 clue indicates to the detectives the Idar was Sylvia's murderer in Chapter 16?
(a) His boots.
(b) His gun.
(c) His DNA.
(d) His wallet.

2. What is the television show that Harry once appeared on?
(a) Today.
(b) Roger Waters Show.
(c) PS News.
(d) Bosse.

3. What does Harry notice in his kitchen after Rakel leaves in Chapter 20?
(a) A note.
(b) Wet boot prints.
(c) A missing coffee mug.
(d) A knife.

4. Who discovers Idar's body?
(a) Sara Kvinesland.
(b) Camilla Lossius.
(c) Asta Johannsen.
(d) Idar Vetlesen.

5. What is Harry actually drinking at the bar in Chapter 22?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) Coca Cola.
(c) Nonalcoholic cider.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Harry discover Birte's phone in Chapter 6?

2. What animals' mating habits are discussed in the background of Harry's home in Chapter 2?

3. With whom does Harry share a rivalry with at the police department?

4. In what month and year is Chapter 2 set?

5. What is Idar holding in his right hand when his body is discovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Idar's connection to the Hotel Leon?

2. Who is Inspector Gert Rafto and what is he investigating in Chapter 5?

3. Where is Sylvia killed? How is she killed?

4. What is Harry doing when Hagen and the superintendent come into his office in Chapter 17? Why?

5. Who is Eli Kvale? How is this character introduced?

6. When and where is Chapter 2 set? Who are the characters introduced in this chapter?

7. Where is Birte's cell phone found? How is it found?

8. What is the significance of the mold that is discussed in the novel?

9. What is the genre of The Snowman? What are the characteristics of this literary genre?

10. Why does Filip contact Camilla? What information does he relate to her?

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