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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Miss Duckworth try to sell the Mackintosh Coat of Arms to Qwilleran?
(a) Because he likes antiques.
(b) Because he asked questions about it.
(c) Because he is Scottish.
(d) Because he is strong enough to lift it.

2. What interests Qwilleran in a writing contest at the Daily Fluxion?
(a) The assigned subject matter.
(b) A substantial cash prize.
(c) The chance to get a staff job.
(d) Something to do.

3. How does Miss Duckworth make a melodramatic appearance in the novel?
(a) Sitting like a statue on a lounge.
(b) In a swirl of green smoke.
(c) Through a beaded curtain.
(d) Gliding down a circular staircase.

4. Why did Miss Duckworth go to the Andy Glanz's shop the night she discovered the body?
(a) To borrow a knife.
(b) To apologize.
(c) To argue.
(d) To invite him to her place.

5. What invitation does Qwilleran receive the day after he injured his knee?
(a) Dinner with Miss Duckworth.
(b) A drive around Junktown with Nicolas.
(c) Lunch at the Three Sisters.
(d) Dinner at the Cobbs's residence.

6. Why is the area called Junktown?
(a) Because it was once a landfill.
(b) Because of the old cars abandoned there.
(c) Because of the drugs sold there.
(d) Because of the antique and junk shops

7. Besides Miss Duckworth, what hint does Sylvia drop about Andy Glanz?
(a) He was a serial womanizer.
(b) He was actually gay.
(c) He was also involved with someone else.
(d) He was married.

8. What does Iris suggest some people disliked about Glanz?
(a) His snobbery and reclusiveness.
(b) His cheating the clients with fake antiques.
(c) His high commitment to professional integrity.
(d) His philandering.

9. How is Iris helpful to Qwilleran at the auction?
(a) She identifies several people from Junktown.
(b) She confides that Glanz was murdered.
(c) Sshe tells him about the history of Junktown.
(d) She invites him to dinner.

10. Who is the furniture refinisher Iris Cobb identifies?
(a) Arch Riker.
(b) Hollis Prantz.
(c) Ben Nicholas.
(d) Russell Patch.

11. How does Iris categorize Miss Duckworth since Glanz's death?
(a) Suspiciously calm.
(b) Agitated and lively.
(c) Moody and withdrawn.
(d) More friendly than usual.

12. What does Qwilleran learn from overhearing customers in the Blue Dragon?
(a) That Glanz was two-timing several women.
(b) That Glanz was a drug dealer.
(c) That Miss Duckworth has a criminal record.
(d) That Miss Duckworth was Glanz's girlfriend.

13. What is Mary's explanation for the call taken by Qwilleran?
(a) That the caller probably thought it was a wrong number.
(b) That bad weather messed up the lines.
(c) That the phone lines in Junktown are bad.
(d) That Qwilleran took too long to get to the phone.

14. Why does Mary Duckworth say she is having bad dreams about Andy?
(a) She never really liked him.
(b) She moved his body before calling the police.
(c) She thinks he is haunting her.
(d) She feels responsible for his death.

15. How do Qwilleran's words and manner affect Miss Duckworth?
(a) She clams up and refuses to talk at all.
(b) She becomes nervous and agitated.
(c) She begins to relax and open up more.
(d) She begins to behave in a guilty manner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose name does Miss Duckworth supply to Qwilleran?

2. Who does Russell say informed on C. C. Cobb?

3. What is the Daily Fluxion?

4. What does Qwilleran feed his Siamese cats he brought from the Press Club?

5. Why is Qwilleran disappointed before dinner after returning from Nicolas's shop?

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