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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people were at the church for Hale's funeral?
(a) It was nearly empty.
(b) It was halfway full.
(c) It was full.
(d) It was almost full.

2. Using Kibber as his last name, what is the first name of Fred's alias?
(a) Kendall.
(b) Kenton.
(c) Kolley.
(d) Kirkley.

3. Where is Pinkie waiting for his gang in Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) The tea room.
(b) A movie theatre.
(c) A bench.
(d) A corner.

4. According to the rules of the scavenger hunt, where does Hale travel until he is recognized by a reader?
(a) Brighton and other resort towns.
(b) Only Brighton.
(c) Brighton and the towns next to it.
(d) Only Brighton and one other town.

5. How much does Spicer win at the track in Part 4, Chapter 1?
(a) Ten pounds.
(b) Fifteen pounds.
(c) Five pounds.
(d) Twenty pounds.

6. What is the name of Pinkie's boarding house?
(a) Frank's.
(b) Harry's.
(c) Hank's.
(d) Tom's.

7. Where do Pinkie and Rose go to dinner in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) Sherry's.
(b) Susie's.
(c) Shelly's.
(d) Sandy's.

8. When does Hale arrive at the pub in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Late morning.
(b) Midday.
(c) Evening.
(d) Early evening.

9. Who is Pinkie surprised to see at the end of Part 4, Chapter 1?
(a) Ida.
(b) Spicer.
(c) Phil.
(d) Rose.

10. What does Hale do when the boy approaches him for the second time in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) He tries to hide.
(b) He goes into a store.
(c) He leaves.
(d) He tries to give him money.

11. What condition are Ida and Phil in when they arrive at the police station?
(a) A little tipsy.
(b) More than a little tipsy.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Not drunk.

12. What conclusion does Ida make after reading Hale's police file?
(a) That someone drove Hale to commit suicide.
(b) That there are two possible suspects in the murder.
(c) That Hale was murdered.
(d) That there are three possible suspects in the murder.

13. Who is the most loyal member of Pinkie's gang?
(a) Spicer.
(b) Cubitt.
(c) Dallow.
(d) They are all just as loyal.

14. Who is with Pinkie and Spicer at the track?
(a) Dallow and Cubitt.
(b) Neither Dallow nor Cubitt.
(c) Cubitt.
(d) Dallow.

15. What information does the shooting gallery caller give to Pinkie at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 2?
(a) The date.
(b) The weather.
(c) The track results.
(d) The time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days have the races been taking place when Part 4, Chapter 1 starts?

2. What did the paper report to be Hale's cause of death?

3. How does Pinkie respond to Colleoni's job offer at the Cosmopolitan?

4. Before escaping, what is injured during Pinkie's scuffle with Colleoni's men?

5. What does Pinkie tell Rose about Hale on the way to dinner?

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