Retirement Angst

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Why does Frank feel angry as he thinks about retirement?

  • Because he dislikes the cold and rainy east coast of England.
  • Because he won't have enough money for a luxury round-the-world cruise. (correct)
  • Because he won't have enough money for a short holiday.
  • Because he doesn't want to retire from the police.

What does Spencer ask Frank about?

  • The Babbingtons (correct)
  • The retirement process
  • The latest crime investigation
  • Frank's retirement plans

Why does Frank think he is a better policeman than Inspector Spencer?

  • Because he has perfect white teeth.
  • Because he has a better sense of humor.
  • Because he has been a policeman for forty years.
  • Because he believes he has 'a nose for crime'. (correct)

What does Frank feel isn't enough to pay for a holiday on the east coast of England?

<p>The money he would get when he retired (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Spencer's relationship with Frank based on?

<p>'Nose for crime' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ronald Babbington do for a living?

<p>He is the owner of Babbington Oil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the enormous diamond purchased by Ronald Babbington placed?

<p>In a glass case at the end of a long red carpet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Peggy manage to obtain from her acquaintance at the Dog and Duck pub?

<p>A perfect copy of the Babbington diamond (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Spencer uncomfortable with Frank's idea of letting the criminals steal the diamond?

<p>Spencer believed it was unethical and illegal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Frank want to carry out the plan despite being close to retirement?

<p>To pursue his last case and make it his best (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Frank's anger as he thinks about retirement?

<p>The small amount of money he will receive upon retiring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Frank believe that he is a better policeman than Inspector Spencer?

<p>He has a better understanding of criminal psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank feel isn't enough to pay for a holiday on the east coast of England?

<p>The amount of money he will receive upon retiring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Frank consider doing despite being close to retirement?

<p>Carrying out a plan related to a diamond theft (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Spencer ask Frank about?

<p>The Babbingtons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for Frank's dissatisfaction with his retirement situation?

<p>The insufficient retirement money for a holiday (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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