Part One

Question 1

Who is particularly aware of Pinkie Brown’s mob?

Answer 1

Hale

Hale is described as small, timid, and nervous.

Question 2

What does Hale distribute in Brighton on Whitsun?

Answer 2

Kolley cards

This is part of a promotion for the bookmakers.

Question 3

What makes Hale feel vulnerable?

Answer 3

The Messenger has printed a photograph of him

This creates a sense of danger for Hale.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Hale is characterised as _______.

Answer 4

small, timid, and nervous

Question 5

What is the relationship between Hale and the mob?

Answer 5

The mob wants to kill him

This is a significant point of tension in the narrative.

Question 6

Which newspaper prints Hale’s photograph?

Answer 6

The Messenger

This adds to Hale’s sense of vulnerability.

Question 7

True or False: Hale is confident and fearless.

Answer 7

False

Hale is characterized as small, timid, and nervous.

Question 8

What event is happening in Brighton when Hale is distributing cards?

Answer 8

Whitsun

This indicates a specific time during which the events occur.

Question 9

What is the name of the racehorse given as a long-shot tip?

Answer 9

Black Boy

Question 10

What is Hale’s real name that he hides from strangers?

Answer 10

Charles

Question 11

Who does Ida claim wants her back?

Answer 11

Her former husband, Tom

Question 12

What does Hale do when he hears Ida singing inside a pub?

Answer 12

He enters the pub

Question 13

What does Pinkie intend to do to Hale?

Answer 13

Kill him

Question 14

What does Hale do in Brighton while searching for a girl?

Answer 14

He deposits his cards

Question 15

Who is Molly Pink?

Answer 15

A working girl down from London for the holiday

Question 16

What type of companion does Ida want for her friend, Delia?

Answer 16

A male companion

Question 17

Who is Arnold?

Answer 17

A Londoner visiting Brighton for Whitsun

Question 18

True or False: Hale feels safe as long as he is not alone.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Hale lies to Ida that his Christian name is _______.

Answer 19

Charles

Question 20

What does Hale attempt to do to the seventeen year old Pinkie in the bar?

Answer 20

Bribe him

Question 21

How does Hale feel when he realizes Pinkie’s mob intends to kill him?

Answer 21

Nervous

Question 22

What does Hale do after several unsuccessful efforts to find a girl?

Answer 22

Finds Molly Pink

Question 23

What does Hale’s assignment involve in Brighton?

Answer 23

Depositing his cards

Question 24

What follows Hale and Ida after they hire a taxi?

Answer 24

Pinkie’s Morris

Question 25

Who befriends the pale, thin, frightened Rose?

Answer 25

Pinkie

Question 26

What does Pinkie do to protect himself?

Answer 26

Befriends Rose

Question 27

What was left at the restaurant by Spicer?

Answer 27

A Kolley Kibber card

Question 28

What does Rose do with the Kolley Kibber card?

Answer 28

Takes the card but does not challenge the man who left it

Question 29

Where does Pinkie learn about the Kolley Kibber card?

Answer 29

At a restaurant called Snow's

Question 30

What does Pinkie do against the wishes of the mob?

Answer 30

Goes to the restaurant

Question 31

What dangerous move does Spicer make?

Answer 31

Leaves a Kolley Kibber card

Question 32

Who places Kolley Kibber cards along Hale's route?

Answer 32

Spicer

Question 33

What is the purpose of placing Kolley Kibber cards along Hale's route?

Answer 33

To disguise the time of the murder

Question 34

Fill in the blank: The gang consists of Pinkie, Spicer, Cubitt, and _______.

Answer 34

Dallow

Question 35

What did Pinkie learn during lunch at the tea-room?

Answer 35

Information related to the murder

Question 36

True or False: Pinkie resembles the photograph of Kibber.

Answer 36

False

Question 37

What is the main concern that drives Ida's investigation into Hale's death?

Answer 37

Ida suspects that Hale's death was not due to natural causes.

Question 38

What does Ida consult to gain further insights into Hale's situation?

Answer 38

Ida consults a planchette.

Question 39

What does Ida learn from the newspaper regarding Hale's death?

Answer 39

The newspaper reports that Hale died of natural causes.

Question 40

Who is Molly Pink in relation to the investigation?

Answer 40

Molly Pink is interviewed by Ida regarding Hale's funeral service.

Question 41

What is Ida's reaction to the inquest held for Hale?

Answer 41

Ida is outraged that no questions were asked at Hale's inquest.

Question 42

What does Ida's instinct suggest about Hale's death?

Answer 42

Ida's instincts tell her that something is amiss.

Question 43

Who does Ida meet at Henekey's bar?

Answer 43

Ida meets an old boyfriend, Clarence.

Question 44

What does Clarence refer to during his conversation with Ida?

Answer 44

Clarence points out to Ida about 'the ghost'.

Question 45

Fill in the blank: Ida's suspicion about Hale's death is confirmed by _______.

Answer 45

[her instincts]

Question 46

True or False: Ida believes Hale's death was a result of foul play.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

What prompts Ida to look deeper into Hale's death?

Answer 47

Ida's suspicions and instincts.

Question 48

What type of service was Hale's funeral described as?

Answer 48

Highly commercialised.

Question 49

What is Ida's emotional state regarding the investigation?

Answer 49

Ida is outraged and suspicious.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: Ida has returned to _______ after her holiday.

Answer 50

[London]

Question 51

What does the term 'planchette' refer to in this context?

Answer 51

A device used for spiritual communication.

Question 52

What element of the investigation does Ida find particularly troubling?

Answer 52

The lack of inquiry at the inquest.