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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pathologist determines the victim was how old when she died?
(a) 22.
(b) 18.
(c) 28.
(d) 25.

2. By seeing Borlú's posters, the informant has committed what crime?
(a) Lying to authorities.
(b) Abduction.
(c) Breach.
(d) Illegal immigration.

3. After the call from the informant, Borlú considers the possibility that the victim was what?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A unificationist.
(d) A politician.

4. After investigators find the van that transported the victim, they discover what inside?
(a) A lot of junk.
(b) Cans of paint.
(c) Boxes of books.
(d) Rolls of carpet.

5. What characterizes the city in which Borlú lives and works?
(a) Borlú's city is full of life and color.
(b) Borlú's city is a hub of tourism.
(c) Borlú's city is modern and sleek.
(d) Borlú's city is run-down and drab.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Borlú's informant, the victim was involved in what?

2. Who owns the van that transported the victim?

3. Bardo Naustin, another detective, believes the murder victim was in what profession?

4. In what city does Borlú live and work?

5. According to Borlú's anonymous informant, what is the name of the victim?

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