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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ida decide to find Fred's killer at the end of Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) It is a matter of right and wrong.
(b) She thinks she might be in danger as well.
(c) She enjoys solving mysteries.
(d) It is the only way she will learn his real name.

2. Revealed during his conversation with Colleoni in Part 2, Chapter 2, how old is Pinkie?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Seventeen.

3. What does the manageress tell Pinkie and Rose in Part 4, Chapter 1?
(a) That the police are here.
(b) That Pinkie needs to leave.
(c) That Pinkie and Rose need to leave.
(d) That the police are on their way.

4. How does Pinkie complain about the loose banister on the stairs in Part 2, Chapter 1?
(a) First quietly, then loudly.
(b) Loudly.
(c) Quietly.
(d) First loudly, then quietly.

5. Where does Molly work?
(a) Messrs, Carter, & Griffiths.
(b) Messrs, Carter, & Galloway.
(c) Morris, Carter, & Galloway.
(d) Messrs, Cooper, & Galloway.

6. Why does Pinkie detest himself after escaping from Colleoni's men?
(a) For running away.
(b) For not being prepared.
(c) For falling for the trap.
(d) For setting up Spicer.

7. Where is the scar that the boy at the pub has in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) His arm.
(b) His shoulder.
(c) His hand.
(d) His face.

8. What causes Rose to talk to Pinkie at the restaurant in Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) He is arguing with the restaurant manager.
(b) He is pacing in front of people.
(c) He is demanding a table.
(d) He is scaring other customers.

9. Besides drinking, what does Hale do during the day to keep his nerves steady while at Brighton?
(a) Asks a lot of questions.
(b) Avoids people.
(c) Refuses to answer questions.
(d) Stays in crowds.

10. As indicated in the beginning of the book, how long after arriving at Brighton did Hale know he was in danger?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three hours.
(d) One hour.

11. How does Ida react to the amount of personal information in Hale's police file?
(a) She is concerned.
(b) She amused.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She is sad.

12. How does Spicer react to Rose's telephone call in Part 3, Chapter 2?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is less panicked.
(d) He is more panicked.

13. What decade does Brighton Rock take place?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1940s.
(c) 1930s.
(d) 1950s.

14. Where is Spicer planning to go in Part 3, Chapter 4?
(a) Derby.
(b) York.
(c) Nottingham.
(d) Cambridge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hale leaving around the town of Brighton in Chapter 1?

2. Which restaurant does Pinkie visit in Part 1, Chapter 2?

3. How much does Pinkie pay Mr. Prewitt?

4. What decision does Spicer make at the end of Part 3, Chapter 2?

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

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