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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 and Elena is out running, what does Elena trip over that causes her to fall?
(a) A dead body.
(b) A coat.
(c) A trash lid.
(d) An apple.

2. Where is Rosalyn Simpson enrolled?
(a) London University.
(b) Queen's College.
(c) Lloyd's University.
(d) St. Stephen's College.

3. What is Hawthorn Lodge?
(a) A ski lodge.
(b) An apartment complex.
(c) A university hotel.
(d) An assisted living-facility.

4. As Lynley and his companion discuss the Gordon interview over lunch, where are they eating?
(a) Lynley's room.
(b) An empty bar.
(c) A crowded pub.
(d) Cambridge commons.

5. What is the name of Elena Weaver's mother?
(a) Glyn.
(b) Justine.
(c) Madeline.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Randie Webberly, whom did she overhear Elena fighting with the night before Elena was killed?

2. What is "Randie" Webberly's real first name?

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

4. When Lynley arrives at Ivy Court on his way to Seymour Street, whose name does Lynley see written on one of the front doors?

5. Where did Glyn raise Elena?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. When Lynley reaches the crime scene, what do the local men in the workshop repairing boats believe about the ongoing investigation?

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

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

9. As the story opens and Elena is running, why is she running alone?

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

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