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Questions 1-5 of 29:

1.

How did Hugo want the family to deal with his remains? (from Chapter 4)

He wanted to be cremated and have his ashes scattered in the Ivy House garden.

He wanted to be buried in the family cemetery.

He wanted to be buried anywhere, as long as he was wearing his favorite sweater.

He wanted to be cremated and have his ashes scattered in Dublin bay.

2.

Who coordinated the attack on Toby in Chapter 1? (from Chapter 13)

Leon.

It was a random burglary.

Tiernan.

Susanna.

3.

Why does Toby start to believe that he was involved in Dominic Ganly’s death? (from Chapter 9)

Detective Rafferty implies that he killed Dominic.

He has a habit of forgetting about negative experiences.

He was universally acknowledged to be protective of Leon and Susanna, who Dominic bullied.

He made fun of Dominic for his poor grades.

4.

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

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

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

5.

Which detective gives Toby the most information about the initial attack in Chapter 1? (from Chapter 2)

Detective Rafferty.

Detective Martin.

Detective Bannon.

Detective Kerr.

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