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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. Whose family came into a great deal of money when a great uncle died?
(a) Randie Webberly.
(b) Anthony Weaver.
(c) Justine Weaver.
(d) Gareth Randolph.

2. Whose daughter is Randie Webberly?
(a) Lynley's star witness.
(b) Lynley's boss.
(c) Lynley's alibi.
(d) Lynley's prime suspect.

3. According to Randie Webberly, whom did she see in Elena's room on several occasions in the evening?
(a) Gareth Randolph.
(b) Mark Jensen.
(c) Adam Jenn.
(d) Lennart Thorsson.

4. From what affliction is Barbara Havers's mother suffering?
(a) Crohn's Disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Cerebral Palsy.

5. What color is Sarah Gordon's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Justine Weaver's maiden name?

2. When Detective Lynley first arrives in Cambridge, whom does he visit?

3. Who is the superintendent at the New Scotland Yard?

4. Who does Lynley's companion consider to be a stronger suspect than Gordon?

5. According to Dr. Cuff, who confirmed the time Lennart arrived home on the day that Elena died?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7 when Harry Rodger returns home, why does he leave for Cambridge shortly after arriving home?

2. According to Chapter 7, what does Pen feel oppressed by?

3. Why does Glyn want an open casket public viewing of Elena's body?

4. What does Lynley learn during his initial meeting with Terrence Cuff?

5. How is Sarah Gordon's alibi confirmed for the day Elena was killed?

6. How did Elena's difficulties in adjusting to life at Cambridge manifest themselves?

7. How does Glyn Weaver respond in Chapter 9 when the police deny her second demand?

8. Why did Anthony Weaver's assistant start working for Weaver?

9. What did Anthony Weaver's assistant tell Lynley about the night before Elena was killed?

10. After driving her mother to an assisted-living facility, why does Barbara Havers return to Acton?

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