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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jury know something bad has happened to Helen?
(a) He receives a strange phone call from her killer.
(b) There are police outside of her house.
(c) He receives a strange phone call from her.
(d) He just has a weird feeling.

2. Why does Jury walk into a church when the novel first opens?
(a) Because he is disappointed that the pubs aren't open.
(b) He is chasing a suspect.
(c) He wants to go there to pray.
(d) He is getting married.

3. Where is Helen's body found?
(a) On her bed.
(b) On the front porch.
(c) In her car in the garage.
(d) In the kitchen.

4. What does Jury say to Miss Hargreaves-Brown's accent?
(a) That it sounds fake.
(b) That he likes it.
(c) That he hates it.
(d) Nothing.

5. What does Jury think about Cyril?
(a) That he would like to date her.
(b) That she is a very patient woman.
(c) That she needs a new job.
(d) That he should take him home with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What small gift does Addie give to Jury during his visit to Bonaventure School?

2. What is Helen's last name?

3. What does Jury do back in Helen's home that he hopes will help with his investigation?

4. What does Jury finally realize Maureen hates talking about?

5. What does Racer tell Jury about his request for a search warrant for Helen's home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What important information does Maureen give Jury about her time in school?

2. What does Jury think of his cousin's husband?

3. What does Jury learn about the stone Helen was at when Jury first saw her?

4. Who does Jury think Parmenger is in Part I?

5. How does Melrose respond to Lady Agatha's comment that he is an "unconfirmed bachelor"?

6. What happens during Racer's rant at Jury?

7. What does Father Rourke tell Jury about the research Helen was supposedly doing?

8. What does Addie tell Jury the first time they meet at Bonaventure School?

9. What does Cullen say in his phone call to Jury at the end of Chapter 9?

10. How does Lady Agatha react to Melrose's giving up of his title?

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