"G is for Gumshoe" by Sue Grafton

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1. What is so special about May 5th? it's Cinco de Mayo and Kinsey's birthday it's the day William and Rosie finally get married it's Henry's birthday it's the anniversary of the death of Kinsey's parents

2. Irene Gersh hires Kinsey to find her mother. What is the name of the housing unit where "Old Mama" is thought to be? the Dells the Barracks the Tracks the Slabs

3. Kinsey goes out to find "Old Mama", whose real name is Agnes Grey. It doesn't take too long to find her at a local Convalescent home. How was Kinsey first introduced to her? Agnes was in a coma, unaware of her surroundings she throws a bedpan across the room at Kinsey's head because she doesn't want to leave she was delusional, not able to talk about anything other than Emily's death Agnes was naked, jumping on her bed, beating on a bedpan

4. Who is Tyrone Patty? a DA from Carson City Nevada a hitman, hired to kill Kinsey Old Mama's neighbor, who gives information to Kinsey a convicted felon

5. Once Kinsey located Agnes and made plans for her departure, Kinsey made her own plans to return home. What happened to those plans? someone shot out her tire and she had to wait overnight while it was repaired nothing; she drove home for the grand re-opening of her new apartment Agnes escaped from the Home and she had to go door to door to help locate her they were cut short when someone tried to kill her in an automobile crash

6. Kinsey calls Carson City to get a hold of Robert Dietz. She is finally relenting and getting herself a body guard. What is the area code for Carson City? 603 207 702 360

7. When Kinsey went to the mechanic to survey the damage to her car, she removed several items to take home with her. One item was a box she collected from Agnes' trailer. What was in the box, that later upset Irene so much? school books that Irene had used fine bone china an antique tea set Old Mama's clothes

8. Robert Dietz seems to know just about everything, even gardening. While Kinsey is cooped up in her house, they admire Henry's flowers. Dietz recommends that Henry buys ladybugs for what? Zinnias Orchids Gardenias Aphids

9. Vera reminds Kinsey that she has a reservation at a retirement party for one of their California Fidelty co-workers, but given the situation, they aren't sure if it's safe enough to go. Whose party was it? Jewel Vikki Pearl Flora

10. Old Mama is in her new home for only a day or two before she manages to escape. Irene calls Kinsey to ask her for help. As they are going door to door, the assassin trys to kill Kinsey. What disguise was used? FedEx man carpet installers flower delivery man UPS man

11. From the last episode in Kinsey's life, we know that she lost her most prized possession - the gun that her Aunt Gin had given her. Now she is using a Davis, but guess what ... Dietz doesn't like her using it and wants her to buy a new one. They go to the gun shop to get her a H&K P7 9-millimeter, but how long does will she have to wait before it arrives? 1 week 2 weeks she takes it home right then and there 5-10 business days

12. The night of the retirement party, Old Mama was found. The Gershes called upon Kinsey to accompany them to the hospital. They learn, unfortunately, that she had died. What is later determined to be the cause of death? heart attack stroke hypothermia generalized age-related failure

13. With Agnes' death, Kinsey became even more involved with the case, even though her role had ended when she found her in the first convalescent home. What does Kinsey discover, by digging deep into Santa Teresa history, about Old Mama's family? most of the family had been murdered, with the exception of Irene they were all buried at Mt. Calvary cemetary they had died in an earthquake in 1926 her brother and sisters were alive and living on Sumner Street

14. Kinsey and Dietz contact Messinger's (Kinsey's assassin) common-law wife. She eventually helps them locate Messinger - her goal is to get their son back. What is her name? Rita Racheal Rochelle Randie

15. Once Agnes Grey's case is settled, and Kinsey's asassin had been killed, Tyrone Patty was killed in a prison fight. She and Dietz remain together until August 29th. Kinsey has a special place in her heart for this man, and feels she has "... a life that feels richer for his having a part of it." Where does Robert Dietz go? Florida to open a new PI business Texas for another bodyguard job Germany for a new job he decides to officially retire and go spend time with his sons