The Word Is Murder Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Anthony and Hawthorne not speak to each other during the train ride in Chapter 18? (from Chapters 17 - 20)

Because Steven Speilburg wants to work with Hawthorne on the Tintin screanplay and not Anthony.

Because, at the end of Chapter 17, Hawthorne told Anthony that he is only working with him because other writers declined the project he proposed.

Because they disagree on the actor who will play Hawthorne in the movie adaptation of the narrative.

Because Hawthorne told Anthony's wife about the project.

2.

Why does Anthony continue to talk to Hawthorne in the cafe in Chapter 5 even though he feels like leaving? (from Chapter 5 - 8)

Because he is waiting for Hawthorne to pay.

Because he has ordered a big breakfast and is waiting for it to arrive.

Because he wants to know who killed Diana.

Because he needs Hawthorne to drive him home.

3.

Why does Hawthorne want to talk to Andrea? (from Chapter 5 - 8)

Because he thinks she lied to the police.

Because she knows where Diana's cat is.

Because she was a witness at the hit-and-run accident.

Because she ued to date Damian.

4.

Why does Anthony reverse his original decision to not work with Hawthorne? (from Chapters 1 - 4)

Becuase Hawthorne impresses him with his knowledge about his recent activities.

Because of what Meadows says.

Because of what his wife says.

Because of what the woman at the literary festival says.

5.

What does Hawthorne mention prior to telling Anthony that they need to go? (from Chapters 9 - 12)

Diana's cat.

Keys.

Diana's car.

A letter.

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