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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: Hanged by the Neck, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the caller tell Mrs. Bidwell early in the morning?
(a) That the person who gives her a ride to work is unable to pick her up.
(b) That her husband is in the hospital.
(c) Not to come in to work at the lab that morning.
(d) That her son was ill and she needs to go to London.

2. By what is Cliff Bradley deeply intimidated?
(a) The thought that he might have to take over an ongoing murder investigation.
(b) The idea of taking care of the new baby.
(c) Dr. Lorrimer.
(d) Susan's mother who is visiting that evening.

3. What prints are found on the mallet?
(a) None.
(b) Brenda Pridmore and Dr. Kerrison.
(c) Only those of the owner.
(d) Paul Middlemass.

4. What does Nell have in her hand?
(a) A cross.
(b) Her father's coffee mug.
(c) A wax figure that represents Dr. Lorrimer.
(d) Her teddy bear.

5. How do Brenda's parents feel about her job?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Proud.
(c) Not happy.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Bidwell not have to do much in Director Howarth's office?

2. How do most of the staff seem to respond to Dr. Lorrimer's murder?

3. What do the driver of the bus and conductor see?

4. Who checks the keys in the safe with Angela on the morning of Dr. Lorrimer's death?

5. When do Dalgliesh and Massingham visit Dr. Kerrison?

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