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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (171 - 231).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Albert Holding finally tell Colman about his news about Joss Moody, Colman's father?
(a) Albert does not think he can go through with burying Joss.
(b) Albert will have to call the press about Joss.
(c) Colman would have to see for himself.
(d) Albert will have to call the authorities about Joss.

2. What conclusion does Colman reach about why his father Joss left Scotland for London?
(a) Joss moved to London to be closer to Millie.
(b) Joss loved London.
(c) Joss's mother still lives in Scotland and he did not want to live near her.
(d) Joss was ambitious and needed to be in London for his career.

3. What does Colman say his father Joss Moody could not cope with at one stage of Colman's life on page 163?
(a) With Colman going to college.
(b) With Colman riding a bike for the first time.
(c) With Colman having his first girlfriend.
(d) With Colman becoming a man.

4. How much money has Colman been offered as an advance on the book he works on with Sophie?
(a) 20,000 pounds.
(b) 100,00 pounds.
(c) 30,000 pounds.
(d) 60,000 pounds.

5. What does Colman use his keys to his parents' house in London to get in and look for?
(a) Valuable records and cassette tapes.
(b) His own artwork.
(c) Money.
(d) Important papers and any evidence about Joss's true past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Joss buy Colman as a present when he was a teenager that Colman feels has a different meaning now?

2. What does the registrar make sure everyone who comes into his office has?

3. What is one of the peculiarities of Joss's death that the registrar notices?

4. How does Joss label his letter that he leaves for Colman to read?

5. What sound startles Maggie on her third visit to the Moody house?

(see the answer key)

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