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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the scuffle in Sarah Gordon's home when Lynley bursts in, who actually fires the gun?
(a) Sarah Gordon.
(b) Anthony Weaver.
(c) Thomas Lynley.
(d) Barbara Havers.

2. What word is on the ruined painting that Lynley and Pen discover with the photographs?
(a) Elena.
(b) James.
(c) Weaver.
(d) Gordon.

3. What is the name of the person that Mrs. Havers mistaken her caregiver for?
(a) Danielle.
(b) Denise.
(c) Doris.
(d) Danica.

4. Who does not go to the crime scene where the second body is discovered?
(a) Lynley.
(b) Havers.
(c) Drake.
(d) Sheehan.

5. When Barbara returns home and her mother's caregiver tells Barbara that she and Barbara's mother had a "scuffle," what started the scuffle?
(a) Mrs. Havers wanted her husband.
(b) Mrs. Havers wanted to see the crime scene.
(c) Mrs. Havers wanted to visit Barbara.
(d) Mrs. Havers wanted some coffee.

6. When Lynley and Helen attend the jazz concert, the younger of the two men playing a game issues a challenge to a professor. Who is the challenge issued to?
(a) Anthony Weaver.
(b) Victor Troughton.
(c) Lennart Thorsson.
(d) Terrence Cu.

7. After Gordon and Weaver ended their affair, what item did Anthony forget to ask Sarah to return?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His key.
(c) His paints.
(d) His book.

8. According to the conversation between Anthony and Justine that Glyn overhears, who wants to deliver a eulogy at Elena's funeral?
(a) Gareth Randolph.
(b) Adam Jenn.
(c) Victor Troughton.
(d) Terrence Cuff.

9. According to the conversation between Anthony and Justine that Glyn overhears, where are they telling people that Elena's body will be buried?
(a) London.
(b) Chesterford.
(c) Acton.
(d) Devonshire.

10. When Havers suggests to Lynley to have her reassigned and ask someone else to assist Lynley with the case, who does Havers suggest she talk to in order to pave the way for her replacement?
(a) Webberly.
(b) Sheehan.
(c) Drake.
(d) Weaver.

11. While being questioned by Lynley and Havers, whose room does Gareth claim to have seen Elena coming out of the morning she was killed?
(a) Victor Troughton.
(b) Anthony Weaver.
(c) Adam Jenn.
(d) Lennart Thorsson.

12. What is the name of Gordon's dog that greets Lynley when he tries to approach Gordon's house?
(a) Flame.
(b) Townee.
(c) Retro.
(d) Spot.

13. Where is the second murder victim from?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Newcastle.
(c) London.
(d) Devonshire.

14. Where are Havers and Lynley when someone approaches them to provide an alibi for Lennart for the morning when Elena was killed?
(a) The Ivy Court.
(b) Robinson Crusoe's Island.
(c) The Cambridge chapel.
(d) The Bliss Tea Room.

15. When Lynley and Havers go to question Gareth Randolph the morning after questioning the professor, where do Lynley and Havers find Gareth?
(a) In the lecture hall.
(b) In the street.
(c) In the chapel.
(d) In the dining hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lennart Thorsson live?

2. Where does Pen take the ruined canvas that Lynley brings to show her?

3. According to what Sarah tells Anthony, why did Sarah murder Elena?

4. When Lynley and Helen attend the jazz concert, two men are playing a game. What are they playing?

5. On the way to the car after questioning Gareth Randolph, who do Lynley and Havers meet?

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