Interviewing a member of the public

Verbal reasoning test

Scenario

Some time of the night of October 1st, the Copacabana Club was burnt to the ground. The police are treating the fire as suspicious. The only facts known at this stage are:-

  • The club was insured for more than its real value.
  • The club belonged to John Hodges.
  • Les Braithwaite was known to dislike John Hodges.
  • Between October 1st and October 2nd, Les Braithwaite was away from home on a business trip.
  • There were no fatalities.
  • A plan of the club was found in Les Braithwaite's flat.

Question 1

A member of John Hodges' family died in the blaze.

Question 2

If the insurance company pay out in full, John Hodges stands to profit from the fire.

Question 3

The flat where the plan was found is close to the club.




Question 4

John Hodges could have been at the club when the fire took place.




Question 5

There are definite grounds to arrest John Hodges for arson.

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