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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Qwilleran hand the Mackintosh coat of arms over his mantle?

2. On his outing with Ben, what important observation does Qwilleran make?

3. What is Qwilleran first told Russell's roommate does for a living?

4. What had Mary found at Andy's place identical to what Qwilleran found in his apartment?

5. Visiting the Fluxion office, what does Riker tell Qwilleran?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Qwilleran learn from reading the manuscript that explains the calls for horse braces?

3. What arrangement does Qwilleran make with Mary?

4. Why does Qwilleran leash Koko and take him of a tour of the Cobb building?

5. What does Qwilleran find in Nicolas's apartment after he has a meal with him?

6. Why does Mary seem much happier when Qwilleran sees her after C. C.'s murder?

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

8. What other mystery does Koko uncover at the end of the novel?

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

10. How does Koko inadvertently solve the mystery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "A Comparison Between a Newspaper Reporter and a Crime Detective". Include in your essay (1) what they have in common, (2) how they are different, and (3) which, in your opinion, is more interesting to read about--the professional or the amateur.

Essay Topic 2

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Double Standards of Morality". Using Glanz as an example, discuss his double standards from an apparent high moral ground to clandestine sexual affairs, concealing ill-gotten money, and passing moral judgments on others.

Essay Topic 3

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "The Value of Mystery Novels as Escapism in Literature". Define escapism, point out how mystery stories put readers into situations they are unlikely to experience in real life, and compare mystery stories to word games and puzzles as a diversion.

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