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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why are Camilla and Richard in Mrs. Corcoran's bathroom the day before the funeral? (from Chapter 7)

Looking for drugs for Cloke.

Looking for asprin for Francis.

Looking for sleeping pills for Richard.

Looking for medication for Henry's headache.

2.

Why does the group identify Bunny as their biggest problem? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

Bunny is asking them for a million dollars as blackmail.

Bunny is hurt about being left out for the night in the field.

Bunny knows about the murder and will not keep quiet.

Bunny wants to tell his parents about the murder.

3.

What does Charles find in Bunny's room and bring back for the group to see? (from Book II, Chapter 6)

A bottle of very expensive French wine.

A letter Bunny had written to his mother.

An engagement ring for Marion.

The newspaper article about the murder of the farmer.

4.

What does Henry's mother give to Richard when she visits him after Henry's death? (from Epilogue)

Henry's car.

Henry's apartment.

Henry's watch.

Henry's books.

5.

How does the group react when they learn Henry has told Richard all about the bacchanal? (from Book I, Chapter 5)

They are upset and afraid Richard will tell the police.

They are concerned Henry is having a nervous breakdown.

They are upset and think he should not have been brought into things.

They are relieved they no longer have to keep secrets from Richard.

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