Death of an Expert Witness | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Book 1, A Call to Murder, Chapter 1-5

1. Describe Dr. Kerrison.

2. Why is Dr. Kerrison leaving his home in the middle of the night and what is his biggest concern?

3. What does Nell do after her father has left the house?

4. What upsets Director Howarth about Dr. Lorrimer?

5. Describe the scene between Cliff and Susan Bradley as she is breastfeeding their new baby.

6. What does Brenda Pridmore talk about with her parents at breakfast and what is their reaction?