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"A is for Alibi" by Sue Grafton

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A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton game quiz
"Sue Grafton has written a series of mystery novels that I just adore. "A is for Alibi" is the first of her alphabet series. This quiz is based on the 27 chapters of this first book."

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1. Kinsey Millhone is a licensed private investigator who works with, not for, what insurance agency?
    California Fidelity
    Santa Teresa Insurance for Life
    Progressive
    California Trust


2. Who was the deceased in this novel, whose death Kinsey was hired to investigate?
    Con Dolan
    Laurence Fife
    Charlie Scorsoni
    Libby Glass


3. In Chapter 5, Kinsey tells us all about the climate of her little town. What is the name of her town?
    Santa Barba
    Lompac
    Creosote
    Santa Teresa


4. While Kinsey is investigating the murder victim's death, she is also working a case for the insurance company. Marcia Threadgill was collecting insurance money for what accident?
    she was involved in a hit and run accident
    she fell when watering plants at work
    her boyfriend set her house on fire
    she stumbled over a cracked concrete sidewalk


5. What's the year and make of Kinsey's well-known car?
    1969 VW
    1968 Ford
    1978 VW
    1968 VW


6. How was the deceased killed?
    shot through his front door peek-hole
    poisoned with arsenic in his after-dinner drink
    overdosed on allergy medication
    poisoned with oleander


7. In Chapter 2 we meet Kinsey's landlord, Henry. How does he spend his free time?
    painting
    making crossword puzzles and baking
    designing kitchens and baking
    reading


8. Who is Charlie Scorsoni?
    Nikki's current husband
    Con Dolan's partner
    Henry's brother
    Laurence's partner


9. What was K-9 Korners?
    Dog Groomer
    Pet Food Store
    Pet Supply Store
    Kennel


10. Colin is Nikki's son. What sort of disability does he have?
    he is blind
    he isn't disabled at all
    he is mute
    he is deaf


11. What Nevada investigator helps Kinsey locate Sharon Napier?
    Bill Reno
    Rick Jones
    Bob Dietz
    Morley Shine


12. Kinsey finally found Sharon Napier in Las Vegas. Who was she?
    Libby Glass' mother
    the deceased's secretary
    Nikki's long-lost daughter
    Scorsoni's girlfriend


13. For much of this book, Kinsey stays in Los Angeles at a 'dumpy' little motel. What room number does she always stay in?
    19
    20
    2
    1


14. Scorsoni insists on taking Kinsey out to eat on Saturday when she gets home from LA. They go to the Ranch House. What is Kinsey's usual Saturday night restaurant?
    Rosie's Tavern
    McDonald's
    Frankie's Eatery
    Burger King


15. After a long chase along the shore, and in the ocean, Kinsey finally ends up shooting the real killer. Who is she/he?
    Charlie Scorsoni
    Raymond Glass
    Nikki Fife
    Lyle Abernathy


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