Neverwhere Prologue and start of Chapter 1

What is the name of our protagonist in the prologue?

• Robert Martens

• Richard Mayhew

• Richard Michaelson

• Ryan Mortensen

Why is Richard drunk in the beginning?

• He is celebrating his birthday.

• He is homeless.

• He is saying goodbye to his friends.

• He is getting married.

Which of the following is NOT true about Richard?

• He is polite and humble.

• He works as a security guard.

• He is from Scotland.

• He is good-looking.

The old woman reads Richard's fortune out of his hand. She warns him to be careful about

• homeless people.

• the train.

• doors.

• dancers.

What is NOT true about the mysterious "she" at the beginning of Chapter 1...

• She is finally sleeping.

• She has been opening lots of doors.

• She has been on the run for three days.

• She is very hungry and tired.

Mr Croup hired Ross because

• he looks like a bird.

• he is tall and handsome in his black suit.

• he looks fashionable in his jeans and T-shirt.

• he is strong and violent.

Which of the following is NOT true about Mr Croup?

• He is wearing a black suit.

• He likes words.

• He is quite short.

• He has green eyes.

Which of the following is NOT true about Mr Vandemar?

• He is shorter than Mr Croup.

• He has rings made of raven skulls.

• He eats rats.

• He has a knife.

Which of the following can we NOT infer from the text?

• Mr Croup is the brainier one of the pair.

• Croup, Vandemar and Ross are planning to hurt people.

• Ross likes to eat rats.

• Croup and Vandemar are going to use Ross.