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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Colman call the morning he leaves for Glasgow from London?
(a) His friend Sammy.
(b) Sophie, to tell her he might not make it.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) Millie, his mother.

2. How was Sophie Stones' previous book received?
(a) It was a best seller.
(b) It was pulled from the shelves because of inaccuracies.
(c) It had mediocre sales.
(d) She lost money on it as it sold poorly.

3. What does Maggie always remember the Moody house smelling like?
(a) Perfume.
(b) Salad dressing.
(c) Roast meat.
(d) Fresh coffee.

4. What does Sophie most want Colman to get from Edith Moore when he visits her?
(a) A promise that she will talk to Sophie too.
(b) Money.
(c) A photo of Josephine as a young girl.
(d) A tape recording of his interview with Edith.

5. What is Big Red McCall's given first name?
(a) Manfred.
(b) Malcolm.
(c) Michael.
(d) Mark.

6. What does Sophie Stones tell Colman about his father's family that shocks Colman?
(a) Joss Moody's mother is still alive.
(b) Joss Moody's father is still alive.
(c) Joss Moody has at least one sister living.
(d) Joss Moody has at least one brother living.

7. What kind of list does Millie make on page 157?
(a) A list of her most valuable possessions that she can sell.
(b) A list of people who might potentially betray her.
(c) A list of the people who were nicest to she and Joss during their life together.
(d) A list of people whose houses she can hide from the press in.

8. Who is Sophie Stones' sister?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Mary.
(c) Sally.
(d) Sarah.

9. What does Big Red McCall accuse Sophie Stones of trying to do to him to get the information she wants?
(a) Blackmail him.
(b) Bribe him.
(c) Threaten him.
(d) Trade sex for information.

10. Why does Colman break things off with the first girlfriend he brings home?
(a) She tells him he is too angry all the time.
(b) She tells him she thinks his father Joss is very gentle and attractive.
(c) She tells him she wants to have sex.
(d) She tells him she wants to be a musician.

11. What was the name of Joss's last album?
(a) The Best of Joss Moody.
(b) Wee Blue Bird.
(c) Rubric.
(d) Torr.

12. Where was Colman born?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) London.

13. How does Sophie Stones refer to Joss Moody in her own mind?
(a) As a "real" man.
(b) As a medical mystery.
(c) As a poor soul.
(d) As a transvestite.

14. What does Millie think about Joss's spirit in the wake of his death?
(a) She thinks he may have gone to purgatory.
(b) She thinks he needs her to ensure he will be the most beloved trumpet player of all time before he can be at peace.
(c) She thinks his spirit is hanging around in limbo because of all the trouble that started after his death.
(d) She thinks his spirit is fully at peace.

15. What conclusion does Colman reach about why his father Joss left Scotland for London?
(a) Joss's mother still lives in Scotland and he did not want to live near her.
(b) Joss was ambitious and needed to be in London for his career.
(c) Joss loved London.
(d) Joss moved to London to be closer to Millie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing Maggie notices right away about Joss Moody?

2. What did Joss buy Colman as a present when he was a teenager that Colman feels has a different meaning now?

3. What time does Edith Moore wake at every morning?

4. What does Colman do for Millie right after Joss's death that surprises Millie?

5. How much money has Colman been offered as an advance on the book he works on with Sophie?

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