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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Nightcaps" through "Ladbroke Grove".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Susan about her nephew Jack?
(a) His unhealthy appearance.
(b) His attitude toward her.
(c) His attitude toward his mother.
(d) His visual similarity to Andreas.

2. What is diazepam?
(a) A stimulant used for conditions like narcolepsy.
(b) A heavy narcotic used to treat serious pain.
(c) An antihistamine used for conditions like allergies.
(d) A benzodiazepine used for conditions like anxiety.

3. What letter does Susan say the Trehorne's hotel is shaped like?
(a) T.
(b) H.
(c) F.
(d) L.

4. Where does Susan know Richard Locke from?
(a) He is married to her sister.
(b) He is an author whose book about the prison system was published by Susan's company.
(c) He was the solicitor who found the body of one of her authors.
(d) He investigated the murder of one of her authors.

5. When the narrative opens, how long has it been since the murder at the Trehornes' hotel?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 1.5 years.
(d) 10 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lionel Corby?

2. What unusual detail does the charity shop clerk remember from Aiden's visit?

3. What does Pauline Trehorne find upsetting about the book set at a hotel similar to her own?

4. What does Aiden specifically mention resenting about the portrayal of him in Conway's book?

5. What does Susan realize about Lisa Treherne when Lisa gets up from the dinner table?

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