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Quiz about A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
Quiz about A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton

"A is for Alibi" by Sue Grafton 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.

A multiple-choice quiz by rsjanackcook. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rsjanackcook
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
102,460
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
1160
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (15/15), Guest 71 (14/15), Gumrat (8/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Kinsey Millhone is a licensed private investigator who works with, not for, what insurance agency? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who was the deceased in this novel, whose death Kinsey was hired to investigate? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. In Chapter 5, Kinsey tells us all about the climate of her little town. What is the name of her town? Hint


Question 4 of 15
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? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What's the year and make of Kinsey's well-known car? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. How was the deceased killed? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. In Chapter 2 we meet Kinsey's landlord, Henry. How does he spend his free time? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Who is Charlie Scorsoni? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was K-9 Korners? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Colin is Nikki's son. What sort of disability does he have? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What Nevada investigator helps Kinsey locate Sharon Napier? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Kinsey finally found Sharon Napier in Las Vegas. Who was she? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. For much of this book, Kinsey stays in Los Angeles at a 'dumpy' little motel. What room number does she always stay in? Hint


Question 14 of 15
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? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. After a long chase along the shore, and in the ocean, Kinsey finally ends up shooting the real killer. Who is she/he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Kinsey Millhone is a licensed private investigator who works with, not for, what insurance agency?

Answer: California Fidelity

As described in Chapter 1, Kinsey at one time worked for California Fidelity Insurance Company, but at this point they have a "loose relationship." "I do a certain number of investigations for them in exchange for two rooms with a separate entrance and small balcony..."
2. Who was the deceased in this novel, whose death Kinsey was hired to investigate?

Answer: Laurence Fife

Nikki Fife hired Kinsey to find out who really killed her husband; she had been inaccurately tried and convicted of the murder, and spent eight years in jail for it. As she said, "By the time Laurence died, I didn't give a damn about him."
3. In Chapter 5, Kinsey tells us all about the climate of her little town. What is the name of her town?

Answer: Santa Teresa

"Often it is sixty-seven degrees and fair. The nights are consistenty cool. Seasonally it does rain but the rest of the time, one day looks very much like the next and the constant, cloudless blue sky has a peculiar, disorienting effect..."
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?

Answer: she stumbled over a cracked concrete sidewalk

Kinsey, investigating for California Fidelity, read that the claim was only for $4800. However, the company wanted to be sure the claim hadn't been "trumped-up."
5. What's the year and make of Kinsey's well-known car?

Answer: 1968 VW

"The VW's a '68, one of those vague beige models with assorted dents. It needs a tune-up but I never have time."
6. How was the deceased killed?

Answer: poisoned with oleander

We learn about his death through Kinsey remembering the case: "He was taking medication for numerous allergies and before he went to bed, he downed his usual capsule ... he'd died as a result from ingesting oleander, ground to a fine powder and substituted for the medication in the capsule he took..."
7. In Chapter 2 we meet Kinsey's landlord, Henry. How does he spend his free time?

Answer: making crossword puzzles and baking

"My landlord, Henry Pitts, is a former commercial baker, who makes a living now, at the age of 81, by devising obnoxiously difficult crossword puzzles ..."
8. Who is Charlie Scorsoni?

Answer: Laurence's partner

Charlie Scorsoni is introduced in Chapter 4. By the end of the book, we all figure out that he is the real murderer!
9. What was K-9 Korners?

Answer: Dog Groomer

Laurence's first wife, Gwen, opened her own business - a dog groomer. I love Kinsey's issues with dogs throughout this series!! One of my favorite insights into her personality is when she describes her feelings about canines: "Dogs and I do not get along.

The inevitably stick their snouts right in my crotch, sometimes clamping themselves around my leg as thought to do some kind of two-legged dance."
10. Colin is Nikki's son. What sort of disability does he have?

Answer: he is deaf

Nikki had a mild case of the German Measles before she knew she was pregnant with Colin. Colin was Laurence's son and is 12 years old.
11. What Nevada investigator helps Kinsey locate Sharon Napier?

Answer: Bob Dietz

Robert Dietz makes his first appearance in Chapter 9, but just in passing. In a couple of years, he plays a major role in her professional and personal life.
12. Kinsey finally found Sharon Napier in Las Vegas. Who was she?

Answer: the deceased's secretary

Sharon was willing to give Kinsey information related to Laurence's death, but because Kinsey was late in meeting her, Sharon was killed. "Sharon was sprawled out on the living-room floor ..."
13. For much of this book, Kinsey stays in Los Angeles at a 'dumpy' little motel. What room number does she always stay in?

Answer: 2

After Arlette gives her a lecture about being fat, Kinsey heads off to her room. "I've been in room number 2 about twenty times and it is always dreary in a comforting sort of way."
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?

Answer: Rosie's Tavern

Although Kinsey does love her QP with cheese, her usual hangout is Rosie's, a dingy tavern just down her block. Her favorite spot is the booth in the back.
15. After a long chase along the shore, and in the ocean, Kinsey finally ends up shooting the real killer. Who is she/he?

Answer: Charlie Scorsoni

"He glanced over at me. In his right hand was a butcher knife with a ten-inch blade. I blew him away."
Source: Author rsjanackcook

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