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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Oversight Committee refuse to forward the case to Breach?
(a) Because not enough time has passed since the murder.
(b) Because they have too many cases on the docket right now.
(c) Because Borlú has not proven a breach occurred.
(d) Because they insist the crime is not bad enough.

2. What is the name of Geary's best friend?
(a) Yana Rodriguez.
(b) Yasmin Rodriguez.
(c) Yadira Rodriguez.
(d) Yolanda Rodriguez.

3. In speaking with the lawyer for the True Citizens, what does Borlú realize?
(a) That the lawyer is a suspect too.
(b) That the lawyer has insider information.
(c) That the lawyer has suspicious motives.
(d) That the lawyer is trying to give him a clue.

4. According to the True Citizens, why was Geary murdered?
(a) Because she disrespected Orciny.
(b) Because she disrespected Beszel.
(c) Because she disrespected Breach.
(d) Because she disrespected Ul Qoma.

5. How does David Bowden feel about Rodriguez's disappearance?
(a) He is very upset about it.
(b) He is very confused about it.
(c) He is very doubtful about it.
(d) He is very pleased about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is inside the package sent to the Bol Ye'an dig site?

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

3. How does David Bowden feel about Geary's murder?

4. Why has an embassy official been assigned to the victim's parents?

5. What is the name of the text written by David Bowden?

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