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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the average number of murders a day in the past year in New York as mentioned in Chapter 14?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. What nickname does Pendergast give his tunnel alter-ego?
(a) Bronson.
(b) King Edward.
(c) Whitey.
(d) Jack.

3. In Chapter 11, who leads the group through the tunnel?
(a) All of the answers are incorrect.
(b) Waxie.
(c) D'Agosta.
(d) Hayward.

4. Why does Margo visit the 27th Precinct House in Chapter 19?
(a) To speak with the Chief.
(b) To find D'Agosta.
(c) For target practice.
(d) To report her purse stolen.

5. What does Mephisto call rats?
(a) Track rabbits.
(b) The other white meat.
(c) Vermin.
(d) Delicious.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what bar does Smithback make his phone call in Chapter 6?

2. What is the name for the crime reporter for the Times?

3. Which two characters in Chapter 12 detest each other?

4. What business with Mephisto does Pendergast tell the squatters he has?

5. Where do Smithback and Margo have drinks after he runs into her while she is jogging?

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