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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Late at night, after speaking to the informant, Borlú stares out his apartment window and does what?
(a) Thinks of quitting.
(b) Listens to music.
(c) Cries.
(d) Stares at Ul Qoma.

2. Bowden's book expounded on what theory?
(a) That there was no Cleavage.
(b) That the real city was Beszel, not Ul Qoma.
(c) The existence of Orciny.
(d) That the real city was Ul Qoma, not Beszel.

3. According to the unificationist, the victim believed in what fabled city?
(a) Quivira.
(b) Orciny.
(c) Suddene.
(d) Thule.

4. According to Borlú's informant, the victim was involved in what?
(a) Politics.
(b) Smuggling.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Archeology.

5. Why does Corwi doubt Naustin's theory?
(a) Because the victim's hair and makeup are too natural.
(b) Because the victim was too old.
(c) Because the victim was not found in the right part of town.
(d) Because the victim was too young.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bowden currently live?

2. What is the name of the victim's academic advisor?

3. What is the name of the pathologist's assistant?

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

5. What characterizes the city in which Borlú lives and works?

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