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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8: "The Book" through "The Owl".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is implied about why Algernon's aunt disinherited him?
(a) She disapproves of his wife.
(b) She knows that he hated her husband.
(c) She was disappointed when he went to jail.
(d) She believes that he was stealing from her.

2. On page 176, Susan says that James Taylor's appearance is that of a "sybarite" and is "Byronesque." What does she mean?
(a) Taylor deliberately looks less capable than he really is.
(b) Taylor looks like he is self-destructing in the pursuit of pleasure.
(c) Taylor hides his real intentions behind a wall of polite language.
(d) Taylor looks like he is from another, earlier, time period.

3. On her way to breakfast with Lionel Corby, what does Susan realize about the building where he works?
(a) It is across the street from Aiden's London apartment.
(b) She worked there when she was beginning her editing career.
(c) It is the location Conway used for Atticus Pünd's apartment.
(d) It is very close to the apartment where Aiden and Cecily met.

4. What is the name of Cecily and Andreas's hotel?
(a) The Polydorus.
(b) The Herkalion.
(c) The Mythos.
(d) The Ammoudi.

5. In the chapter titled "Page One," what is Susan getting ready to do?
(a) Start editing her first book in two years.
(b) Reread Atticus Pünd Takes the Case.
(c) Read the legal paperwork on Heath House.
(d) Write an email to Andreas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Melissa's hotel?

2. In "Ladbroke Grove," why does Susan decide against calling Andreas?

3. In "Nine: Scene of the Crime," what does Hare say he has found out from Melissa's bank manager?

4. What does Susan's discussion of her intentions regarding her old car imply?

5. What anomaly first tipped Pünd off that he was not corresponding with the real Edgar Schultz?

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