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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Lindsay and Raleigh finally end up sleeping together?

2. What keeps Lindsay from telling Raleigh about her illness the first time she tries to do so?

3. Which family member won't give the name of Kathy's abusive ex-boyfriend?

4. Who invites Lindsay and Raleigh to the sporting event?

5. Why is Nicholas Jenks famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lindsay want to meet with Claire and Cindy when she returns from Cleveland?

2. Why is Lindsay's recollection that Jenks is left-handed important?

3. What does Raleigh try to convince Lindsay of after she nearly faints when discussing whether they have arrested the right person?

4. What does Lindsay learn about Jenks by looking at his picture on the back of one of his books?

5. What was especially cruel about Jenks leaving Joanna?

6. What does Lindsay's doctor tell her about her health after Jenks is arrested?

7. Why is Jill a good addition to the Women's Murder Club?

8. What does Raleigh do when he and Lindsay arrive at Joanna's apartment after Jenks has escaped?

9. Why are Lindsay and Raleigh unable to get a good look at the man on the museum security tapes?

10. What does the woman in the mirror tell herself, after Jenks is arrested and arraigned, as she takes off her makeup?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe at least four features of Nicholas Jenks and how those features fulfill the traditional, literary requirements of a villain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lindsay and Raleigh either as lovers OR as police detectives.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least five reasons why the Women's Murder Club could OR could not work in real life. Make sure to use examples from "1st to Die" to support your position.

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