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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) Anthony Weaver.
(b) Adam Jenn.
(c) Randie Webberly.
(d) Barbara Havers.

2. What is Justine Weaver's maiden name?
(a) Mosbey.
(b) Weiner.
(c) Williams.
(d) Mader.

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

4. Who leaves a message on Sarah Gordon's phone while she is being interviewed by Lynley?
(a) Randie Webberly.
(b) Anthony Weaver.
(c) Barbara Havers.
(d) Samuel Sheehan.

5. What is the name of the woman that Rosalyn Simpson is involved with?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Elena.
(c) Randie.
(d) Justine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was assigned to be Elena's undergraduate guardian?

2. At school, who was Elena's roommate?

3. What time does Lynley arrive in Cambridge the day after Elena's death?

4. Who is Rosalyn's chief competitor in the running club she belonged to?

5. While investigating Elena's murder, where is Lynley staying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter 3, why is Helen Clyde staying at her sister's house?

4. As Barbara Havers is introduced in the story, what decision is Barbara contemplating?

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

6. Why did Pen originally decide to become a stay-at-home mother?

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

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

9. How would life change if Anthony Weaver is awarded the Penford Chair?

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

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