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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 too unattractive to tempt him.
(b) She's from the village where the murder occurred.
(c) She has experience as a forensics investigator.
(d) She's being given a promotion.

2. With whom does Inspector Lynley find Stepha Odell at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) Superintendent Nies.
(b) Dr. Samuels.
(c) Richard Gibson.
(d) Nigel Parrish.

3. Who does Inspector Lynley send ahead of Gillian to pave the way for Gillian's reunion at the end of the novel?
(a) Richard Gibson.
(b) Sergeant Barbara Havers.
(c) Lady Helen Clyde.
(d) Mrs. Burton-Thomas.

4. Why is evidence of Gillian's existence destroyed by her father?
(a) Gillian was wild and has run away, infuriating her father.
(b) Gillian is illegitimate.
(c) Gillian is not William Teys' child.
(d) Gillian is in hiding from the police.

5. With whom does Nigel Parrish see William Teys arguing shortly before Teys' murder?
(a) Roberta Teys.
(b) Russel Mowery.
(c) Ezra Farmington.
(d) Richard Gibson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Danny?

2. Who is Dr. Samuels?

3. Who holds Sergeant Havers and comforts her in Chapter 16 when Roberta Teys' confession reminds her of her own family traumas and upsets her?

4. What does Gillian put under Roberta's pillow before leaving Gembler Farm at age sixteen?

5. What food does Lady Helen Clyde offer Sergeant Barbara Havers in Chapter 2?

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