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Quiz about The Blood Spilt by Asa Larsson

"The Blood Spilt" by Asa Larsson Quiz

This mystery novel was released in 2007. It is a somber tale of murder and deception. Here is a quiz on the book. (Warning: possible spoilers.) Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
neon000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
298,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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129

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what country is the novel set? Hint

Iceland

Denmark

Sweden

Russia

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Question 2 of 10

2. The main character is Rebecka Martinson. What does she do for a living? Hint

Attorney

Doctor

Teacher

Tour guide

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Question 3 of 10

3. A murder is discovered in the town. Who is the victim? Hint

A student

A mechanic

A fisherman

A priest

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where is the victim's body found? Hint

In church

In the storage room at a factory

In a gymnasium

In a shipyard

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following animals becomes a character of its own, as readers follow its life in the wilderness? Hint

A fox

A goose

A wolf

A snake

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Question 6 of 10

6. The police look into the activities of a club in town. Which one is it? Hint

The judges of the local fair

A group that re-enacts historic battles

The hunting group

A group that pans for gold

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which member of the police department is assigned to the case? Hint

Inspector Anna-Maria Mella

Detective Jan Fabel

Inspector Konrad Sejer

Officer Joseph Soyinka

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Question 8 of 10

8. The town is still in shock from the first murder, when there is another. Who is the victim? Hint

Stefan Wikstrom

Malte Alajarvi

Torbjorn Ylitalo

Mikael Berg

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lars-Gunnar Vinsa, a former policeman in the town, didn't want his son Nalle to be able to do something. What was it? Hint

Go fishing with his friends

Take Confirmation in the church

Get a motorcycle license

Drink alcohol at home

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Question 10 of 10

10. Anna-Maria Mella discovers that Lars-Gunnar Vinsa owns which of the following? Hint

A journal that had belonged to Mildred Nilsson

A rifle of the same type as the weapon used in the second murder

An illegal liquor still

A car which was reported stolen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what country is the novel set?

Answer: Sweden

The story takes place in a town called Kiruna. It is in the northern part of the country.

2. The main character is Rebecka Martinson. What does she do for a living?

Answer: Attorney

Rebecka is a tax attorney. In the preceding novel, "Sun Storm," Rebecka lived in Kiruna, then moved to Stockholm. Early in "The Blood Spilt," Martinson returns to Kiruna, and is caught up in the new case.

3. A murder is discovered in the town. Who is the victim?

Answer: A priest

The priest, Mildred Nilsson, was an activist who was outspoken on a number of causes. She also had disputes with people in town as well as in her own parish; this makes for an interesting group of possible suspects, whom we meet as the story unfolds.

4. Where is the victim's body found?

Answer: In church

The police begin to question other clergy in the parish. Mildred's funeral is also held soon after.

5. Which of the following animals becomes a character of its own, as readers follow its life in the wilderness?

Answer: A wolf

The wolf struggles for a place in her pack. Readers meet her several times throughout the book. The wolf reminds us of the collective personality of some of the human characters, as well.

6. The police look into the activities of a club in town. Which one is it?

Answer: The hunting group

The group had, at times, been involved in disputes with the priest. Rev. Nilsson believed the group should not be allowed to operate on certain land, nor to target the local wolf population. The hunters claimed they were acting within their rights.

7. Which member of the police department is assigned to the case?

Answer: Inspector Anna-Maria Mella

Inspector Mella has just returned to work after having been on maternity leave. The other names are all characters in different novels. Sejer is in "The Water's Edge" by Karin Fossum, former Officer Joseph Soyinka is in "Tough Lessons" by Chris Freeman and Detective Jan Fabel is in "Blood Eagle" by Craig Russell.

8. The town is still in shock from the first murder, when there is another. Who is the victim?

Answer: Stefan Wikstrom

Wikstrom was another clergyman at the church. He was found shot, not stabbed as had been the first victim. This initially causes some confusion for the investigation team.

9. Lars-Gunnar Vinsa, a former policeman in the town, didn't want his son Nalle to be able to do something. What was it?

Answer: Take Confirmation in the church

Lars-Gunnar had not liked Mildred Nilsson. He objected to the fledgling friendship that had developed between Nalle and Mildred, toward the end of Mildred's life.

10. Anna-Maria Mella discovers that Lars-Gunnar Vinsa owns which of the following?

Answer: A rifle of the same type as the weapon used in the second murder

Mella learns that Lars-Gunnar registered for a Tikka rifle which matches the caliber of the weapon in the second killing. Lars-Gunnar had belonged to the local hunting group, which had been banned from hunting wolves on the property of the church. The connection to the second murder helps Mella and Rebecka Martinson solve the case.

Source: Author neon000

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