The 1974 Uncertain Paradise quiz: 10 questions by John Cassell

Progress: 1 of 10 questions

the best answer shows your grasp of the intimate details of this third book of Cassell's island series.

what role did Foreign Secretary Seachrist ask August Councilor of State Deal Winters to undertake?

ambassador to Mexico City
special delegate to comment on the Chaco War memorial
ambassador to the OAS midwinter meeting
permanent delegate, St John's treaty compliance commission

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to what did Cassell and Muir attribute the failure of the Canadian mission?

no landing lights at Bosson Field
the CIA's decision to turn and run
their hosts on Bermuda tipped off the terrorists
the court of enquiry was premature

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to what did Sir Milton attribute his vote on Rufus Pinckay's application for writ of certiorari?

closest to founders' intent
he was not entitled to a plenary hearing by the Upper Chamber
potential for disruptive people in the gallery
he didn't vote on the issue

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what was the effect of the House of Councilors vote on whether to grant Rufus Pinckay's application for a hearing in front of the entire chamber?

it established the power of Maggierock courts to review acts of parliament for constitutionality
it reversed Mr. Justice Bunning's decision
it let stand the decision of the panel of the House of Councilors
it disappointed ODP councilors

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which statement[s] is/are true concernng the violent uprising on the eve of Mori Mungu?

many rioters were frightened at the sight of riot police in gas masks
the riot squad was initially not available to send to the cannery
the chamber of the House of Assembly was temporarily destroyed
all of the above

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where was Major Cassell held prior to repatriation from Canada?

Ottawa Prisoner of War facility
Mounted Police headquarters-Ontario
Perth city gaol
Provincial lockup at Brampton

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what event was believed by Major Cassell to be likely to end his ordeal with the Court of Enquiry?

the return of the TX-40 to Maggierock
the discovery the British post on Bermuda was phony
Hayes receipt of the Military Cross
the discovery braithwaite was behind the murder of Val Masterson

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what witness made possible the solving of the destruction of the PT Boat?

Capt. Norman Kawaida
Linda Krew
Able Seaman Tony English
both 2 and 3

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what role did Jasper Warwick, aka Robin Rollin' Bones, play in solving the Tri-Tragedies

he overheard the plot to kill the prime minister
he produced the witness that linked the two demolition men
he visited Fort Uhuru the day before Capt. Nyeusi sailed to his death
he knew a German was behind at least one of the crimes

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who directed the light urban cavalry to occupy the Parliament grounds?

Colonel Romulus Augustulus Jones
Major Connor Dellums
Brigadier Moreland
Prime Minister Colgate

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