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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. As the story opens, what time does Elena go running on the last day of her life?
(a) 1:00 P.M.
(b) 6:00 A.M.
(c) 4:00 P.M.
(d) 8:00 A.M.

2. According to Pen, what is her husband unable to do?
(a) Receive a promotion.
(b) Earn a living.
(c) Understand her feelings.
(d) Care for the children.

3. Who is married to Harry Rodger?
(a) Miranda.
(b) Justine.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Helen.

4. How old was Elena when Anthony had walked out on Elena and Glyn?
(a) Eight years old.
(b) Thirteen years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Ten years old.

5. When Lynley returns to the crime scene, what does he notice nearby where Elena's body was found?
(a) Feces.
(b) Blood.
(c) Urine.
(d) Vomit.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to information revealed to Lynley, who is suspicious of Gareth Randolph?

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

3. Who runs Hawthorn Lodge?

4. When Lynley meets with Sheehan to discuss the early progress in the investigation, what do both men agree on?

5. As the story opens and Elena is out running, whose presence in her life is Elena resenting?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the story opens and Elena is running, what is Elena remembering?

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

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

4. When Lynley and his companion stop for lunch in Chapter 8, what does Lynley reveal to his companion about the previous night?

5. When Lynley goes to investigate the Seymour Street address he found, where had Lynley found the address?

6. During his meeting with Lynley, what is the Master of St. Stephen's College reluctant to speculate on with Lynley?

7. The morning that she came upon Elena's body, what had Sarah Gordon decided to do?

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

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

10. What does the preliminary report into Elena's murder state?

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