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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. What does Dalgliesh believe about Stella's death?
2. About what does the rector's wife talk non-stop?
3. What does Angela do when she learns of Stella's death?
4. What is Anglela's seeming attitude towards Dr. Lorrimer?
5. How does the rector's wife describe Mr. Lorrimer and his son?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Dalgliesh ask Domenica and Howarth and what astounds the detectives with Domenica's reply?
2. Where do Dalgliesh and Massingham go at the opening of Book 4, Chapter 1 and what do they learn?
3. What do the detectives learn from Mr. Lorrimer?
4. Describe Dr. Lorrimer.
5. What does Dalgliesh learn upon interviewing Inspector Doyle?
6. Describe Inspector Doyle.
7. What does Dalgliesh think about concerning his interview with Dr. Kerrison?
8. Describe Domenica Schofield.
9. How does Dalgliesh sum up his investigation so far at the end of the first day?
10. What does Dalgliesh find during his search of the chapel?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Probably one of the most important literary techniques in a detective novel is foreshadowing. However, much of the foreshadowing is only obvious by the end of the book. P.D. James gives plenty of clues as to the outcome of the main plot and so the reader should not be totally in the dark by the end of the book. Discuss the following:
1. Find ten instances of foreshadowing in earlier parts of the book and discuss how they are fulfilled later in the book.
2. Besides foreshadowing, many mysteries contain many devices sometimes called "red herrings." Define red herring and then discuss five examples of that in the book.
3. Why do you think foreshadowing is inherent in a murder mystery? What would be the effect on the story if there were no foreshadowing? What if there were no red herrings?
Essay Topic 2
There are a number of characters who hate and/or dislike Dr. Lorrimer. Discuss the following:
1. Discuss Director Howarth's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer. Are they reasonable and justified? On what grounds do you think the feelings arise? Do you think Dr. Lorrimer feels the same way towards Director Howarth? Do you think Howarth's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer are strong enough to lead Howarth to commit murder?
2. Discuss Domenica Schofield's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer. Are they reasonable and justified? On what grounds do you think the feelings arise? Do she ever care for Dr. Lorrimer? Do you think Domenica's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer are strong enough to lead her to commit murder?
3. Discuss Cliff Bradley's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer. Are they reasonable and justified? On what grounds do you think the feelings arise? Why do you think Cliff makes the comments he makes in the library as the staff is awaiting the arrival of Dalgliesh? Do you think Bradley's feelings towards Dr. Lorrimer are strong enough to lead him to commit murder?
Essay Topic 3
Obviously, suspense/mystery is a part of the detective genre. Answer the following questions:
1. What do you think is the difference between suspense and mystery? Give examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Does Death of an Expert Witness hold more suspense of mystery? Explain your answer with examples.
3. Would you rather read a mystery or a suspense or do you think there is any difference between the two?
4. Does Death of an Expert Witness offer enough suspense and/or mystery to keep you turning the pages? Why or why not?
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