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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owns the van that transported the victim?
(a) Mikyael Khurusch.
(b) Mikyael Krimlen.
(c) Mikyael Klasch.
(d) Mikyael Khrouthe.

2. What is the name Borlú assigns to the victim?
(a) Brigette Unknown.
(b) Fulana Detail.
(c) Mariska Unit.
(d) Jane Doe.

3. The True Citizens are described as what?
(a) The street soldiers of Orciny.
(b) The street soldiers of the NatBloc.
(c) The street soldiers of the Social Democrats.
(d) The street soldiers of the Oversight Committee.

4. What is Tsueh's first name?
(a) Aikam.
(b) Ashem.
(c) Aahron.
(d) Aage.

5. What is the name of the pathologist?
(a) Jan Pocost.
(b) Ramira Yaszek.
(c) Stepen Shukman.
(d) Gunter Strász

6. According to the unificationist, the victim was what nationality?
(a) Swiss or Austrian.
(b) Turkish or Armenian.
(c) Besz or Ul Qoman.
(d) American or English.

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

8. What have Borlú and Corwi devised in order to speak privately while in separate cities?
(a) Code phrases.
(b) A series of knocks.
(c) Symbolic gestures.
(d) A private email server.

9. What crime did Khurusch commit?
(a) He did not report his van stolen.
(b) He filled his van with junk and obstructed the view.
(c) He did not lock his van.
(d) He left his AQD visa inside the van.

10. What is the name of the unificationist who gives Borlú and Corwi information bout the victim?
(a) Pag Duren.
(b) Pul Dworak.
(c) Por Dwidst.
(d) Pall Drodin.

11. What is the name of the Ul Qoman detective working with Borlú?
(a) Quincy Dhatt.
(b) Quinn Dhatt.
(c) Quissim Dhatt.
(d) Quentin Dhatt.

12. What is Inspector Borlú's first name?
(a) Tyador.
(b) Taylor.
(c) Tylor.
(d) Tyrion.

13. In what division does Inspector Borlú work?
(a) The Extreme Crime Squad.
(b) Conclusive Crimes Division.
(c) Special Victims Unit.
(d) Homicide Divison.

14. When the owner of the van is taken to identify his vehicle, he is shocked to see what?
(a) It is filled with junk that does not belong to him.
(b) It is missing all four wheels.
(c) It has been banged up in an accident.
(d) It has been painted a different color.

15. Who is the embassy official assigned to the victim's parents?
(a) Jack Thayer.
(b) John Thurber.
(c) James Thacker.
(d) Joseph Thomson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of people do Borlú and Dhatt interrogate?

2. Bowden's book expounded on what theory?

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

4. Borlú's boss gives him what surprising freedom?

5. Late at night, after speaking to the informant, Borlú stares out his apartment window and does what?

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