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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

What is Toby's profession? (from Chapter 1)

He is a museum curator.

He sells locally-designed art and collectibles.

He is a public relations professional.

He is an artist.

2.

Why is Hugo nervous about sharing his genealogy findings with his client, Mrs. Wozniak? (from Chapter 10)

One of Mrs. Wozniak’s relatives turned out to have committed murder.

Mrs. Wozniak’s father was born out of an extramarital affair.

Mrs. Wozniak’s DNA test results do not match her existing understanding of her family tree.

Mrs. Wozniak’s great-grandmother had her child taken away.

3.

What is Dominic Ganly's suspected cause of death? (from Chapter 8)

Being strangled with a rope.

Being garrotted with a wire.

Being garrotted with Toby's hoodie string.

Committing suicide via drug overdose.

4.

Which detective is referred to only as "Flashy Suit" throughout the novel? (from Chapter 2)

Detective Martin.

Detective Rafferty.

Detective Bannon.

Detective Kerr.

5.

What is the most significant fact about the wych elm that Hugo discusses at breakfast with Melissa and Toby? (from Chapter 6)

It plays a role in ancient Greek mythology, of which Hugo is an amateur scholar.

It is a spiritually significant tree to Hugo and the whole Hennessy family.

Its purported medicinal properties are surprisingly relevant to Hugo's illness.

It is over 200 years old, which makes its loss deeply saddening to Hugo.

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