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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. In the beginning of "The Ludendorff Diamond," what is Atticus Pünd getting ready to do?
(a) Move to a new flat.
(b) Announce the solution to a crime.
(c) Give a speech.
(d) Fire his secretary.

2. What does Melissa think that Lance and Maureen Gardner look like?
(a) Socialites.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Petty criminals.
(d) Character actors.

3. What is the basis of Derek's identification of Stefan as the man near Parris's room on the night of the murder?
(a) The man was carrying a toolbox and wore a hat like Stefan's.
(b) He saw the man's face and recognized him as Stefan.
(c) He heard a passing maid call out to Stefan by name.
(d) The man was Stefan's size and had the same limp as Stefan had.

4. What is the title of the Bach sheet music that Samantha Collins has on the piano when Pünd visits her house?
(a) "The Goldberg Variations."
(b) "Come, Sweet Death."
(c) "Toccata and Fugue in D minor."
(d) "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."

5. From the context of "Clarence Keep," what is a "florentine"?
(a) A cookie.
(b) A cake.
(c) A type of car.
(d) A citizen of Florence.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the end of the novel, why does Pünd feel responsible for Francis's death?

2. Who catches Francis as he falls down the stairs after being stabbed?

3. What important detail about Heath House does Khan reveal?

4. What letter does Susan say the Trehorne's hotel is shaped like?

5. On her first night back in the U.K., where does Susan stay?

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