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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simon Allcourt-St. James do for a living?
(a) He's a movie producer.
(b) He's an investment agent.
(c) He's a forensic scientist.
(d) He's a veterinarian.

2. Why does Sergeant Barbara Havers think she has been chosen to work with Lynley on the investigation of the murder of William Teys?
(a) She's being given a promotion.
(b) She has experience as a forensics investigator.
(c) She's from the village where the murder occurred.
(d) She's too unattractive to tempt him.

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

4. As the book opens, how many murders have occurred around London train stations in the last five weeks?
(a) Five.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Ten.

5. Why is the person arrested for the murder over the garnet necklace freed from jail?
(a) His wife romances a wealthy man with political influence.
(b) Someone else confesses to the crime.
(c) He bribes his jailer.
(d) A videotape proving the person's innocence is found.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relative of Sergeant Barbara Havers has died of leukemia?

2. Where do Simon Allcourt-St. James and his new bride stay during their honeymoon?

3. At what train station does Father Hart disembark?

4. Why has Sergeant Barbara Havers been demoted from CID and put back into uniform?

5. In what part of London does Sergeant Barbara Havers live?

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