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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. According to information revealed to Lynley, who is suspicious of Gareth Randolph?
(a) Randie Webberly.
(b) Anthony Weaver.
(c) Barbara Havers.
(d) Adam Jenn.

2. After meeting with Anthony Weaver's assistant, where does Lynley decide to go next?
(a) Robinson Crusoe's Island.
(b) The police station.
(c) The Weaver residence.
(d) Ivy Court.

3. As Lynley and his companion discuss the Gordon interview over lunch, what does Lynley's companion accuse him of?
(a) Not investigating fully.
(b) Not thinking clearly.
(c) Not being objective.
(d) Not being sober.

4. What is the name of Elena's dog?
(a) Townee.
(b) Elias.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Matey.

5. What time does Lynley arrive in Cambridge the day after Elena's death?
(a) 5:30 P.M.
(b) 7:30 A.M.
(c) 12:30 P.M.
(d) 10:30 A.M.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Elena Weaver's mother?

2. According to Rosalyn, what does her chief competitor run like?

3. According to the Master of St. Stephen's College, what challenge does Elena have to deal with daily?

4. Who accompanies Lynley when he conducts his initial interview with Sarah Gordon?

5. According to Pen, what is her husband unable to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Chapter 2, why is Daniel Sheehan edgy about investigating Elena's murder?

2. According to Justine, why did she not run with Elena the day that Elena was murdered?

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

4. According to the New Scotland Yard's Superintendent, who contacts the New Scotland Yard to request assistance in the investigation into Elena's murder?

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

6. According to Terrence Cuff, what is frequented by people living in town but not by university students?

7. When did Sarah Gordon and Elena Weaver first meet?

8. As the story opens, one of the characters has decided to take up drawing and painting again. Why?

9. According to her sister, what does the large wooden puzzle that Helen and Christian are working on say about Iris's tastes?

10. Why is Lynley suspicious of Sarah Gordon even though her alibi checked out?

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