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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (171 - 231).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the registrar never seen in his life before he saw Joss Moody's death certificate?
(a) A death certificate in which the cause of death was altered.
(b) A death certificate in which the time of death was altered.
(c) A death certificate that had been changed from male to female.
(d) A death certificate written in purple ink.

2. What age does the registrar guess for Millie Moody?
(a) 75.
(b) 60.
(c) 40.
(d) 80.

3. What kind of tree did Millie and Joss plant for Colman's first birthday?
(a) A red maple tree.
(b) A rose tree.
(c) A cherry tree.
(d) A dogwood tree.

4. How does Joss act around the first girlfriend Colman brings home, at least at first?
(a) Joss leaves when the girlfriend arrives.
(b) Edgy and nervous.
(c) Extremely formal and cordial.
(d) Joss ignores the girlfriend.

5. What does Colman do for Millie right after Joss's death that surprises Millie?
(a) Tells her he is sorry.
(b) Cries.
(c) Buys her flowers.
(d) Helps her by taking charge and making calls and arrangements.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Colman Moody live?

2. What does Millie think about having lived with a genius?

3. What is the name of the community where Edith Moore, Colman's grandmother, lives?

4. What does Sophie tell Maggie to say into her tape recorder to test that it is working?

5. What does Albert Holding finally tell Colman about his news about Joss Moody, Colman's father?

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