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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Simon Allcourt-St. James and his new bride stay during their honeymoon?
(a) Keldale Lodge.
(b) The London Ritz Carlton.
(c) Keldale Hall.
(d) Finley Abbey.

2. What relative of Sergeant Barbara Havers has died of leukemia?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her brother.

3. What is the relationship between Simon Allcourt-St. James and Inspector Lynley?
(a) They're enemies.
(b) They're cousins.
(c) They're best friends.
(d) They're stepbrothers.

4. What honor does Superintendent Webberly's wife want him to acquire?
(a) A raise.
(b) A promotion to Chief Superintendent.
(c) A knighthood.
(d) A commendation from the queen.

5. Who is driving the car the night of the accident that cripples Simon Allcourt-St. James for life?
(a) Lady Helen Clyde.
(b) Sergeant Barbara Havers.
(c) Inspector Lynley.
(d) Superintendent Webberly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, who is killed over a dispute about ownership of a garnet necklace?

2. What is the relationship between Lady Helen Clyde and Inspector Lynley?

3. What has the London press dubbed the person responsible for the murders in the train stations?

4. As the book opens, how many murders have occurred around London train stations in the last five weeks?

5. What is the relationship between Lady Helen Clyde and Simon Allcourt-St. James?

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