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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Qwilleran take a cat to Russell Patch's apartment?
(a) To keep himself company.
(b) To see if Russell is allergic to cats.
(c) To let the cat get some exercise.
(d) To see if the cat can find something.

2. How do the cats behave when Qwilleran and Mary almost kiss?
(a) With an outburst of hissing and yowling.
(b) By jumping up on Qwilleran and Mary.
(c) By disappearing from Qwilleran's apartment.
(d) By hiding under the bed.

3. How is the relationship between Qwilleran and Mary progressing?
(a) It is dissolving because of the cats.
(b) The element of trust is growing.
(c) There is suspicion between them.
(d) Mary is distancing herself from him.

4. When someone comes in asking for horse braces, what are they really looking for?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Stolen electronics.
(c) Stolen jewelry.
(d) Pornography.

5. What is the meeting about among the antique dealers?
(a) Finding support for saving Junktown.
(b) Plans for the block party.
(c) Who might have motive for killing Andy.
(d) How to beautify the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Patch's house, what sends Koko into a frenzy?

2. Thinking about what he saw in the dust at the theatre, what does Qwilleran believe caused the swirl pattern?

3. During their conversation, what does Mary reveal about her quarrel with Andy the night of his death?

4. Who does Qwilleran take on a search of his building?

5. After Mary leaves, what does Qwilleran ask his cats?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of the surprise visitor to Iris's shop while Qwilleran is taking his turn managing it?

2. What arrangement does Qwilleran make with Ben Nicolas?

3. Explain who Qwilleran suspects of having gone to the Ellsworth House.

4. How does Koko inadvertently solve the mystery?

5. What information does Mrs. McGuffey give Qwilleran about the Cobb house?

6. After Mary leaves, what does Qwilleran do to show that he is a genuine cat lover?

7. What was C. C. supposedly looking for in the Ellsworth house?

8. What does Yum Yum show Qwilleran and where was it?

9. What is interesting about the pattern of the sole of Russell Patch's boots?

10. While Iris is away, what does Hollis Prantz come looking for?

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