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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. When Havers suggests to Lynley to have her reassigned and ask someone else to assist Lynley with the case, who does Havers suggest she talk to in order to pave the way for her replacement?
(a) Drake.
(b) Webberly.
(c) Sheehan.
(d) Weaver.

2. According to the bicyclist who tells Lynley about the path to Granchester, how far from Crusoe's island is Granchester?
(a) Over three miles.
(b) Over two miles.
(c) Under one mile.
(d) Under two miles.

3. When Barbara returns home and her mother's caregiver tells Barbara that she and Barbara's mother had a "scuffle," what started the scuffle?
(a) Mrs. Havers wanted some coffee.
(b) Mrs. Havers wanted to visit Barbara.
(c) Mrs. Havers wanted to see the crime scene.
(d) Mrs. Havers wanted her husband.

4. Which room in Sarah Gordon's house is the only room that does not have any wall decorations?
(a) Her art studio.
(b) Her bedroom.
(c) Her study.
(d) Her kitchen.

5. What was the occupation of the second victim?
(a) A professional athlete.
(b) An attorney.
(c) A forensic expert.
(d) A graduate student.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the professor at the jazz concert agrees to speak with Lynley, what does the professor offer Lynley to drink?

2. During questioning by Lynley and Havers, who does Thorsson say he met with the morning Elena was found murdered?

3. What is the name of the dog that found the second body discovered in the story?

4. When Lynley arrives to pick up Helen for their date, what do Lynley and Pen discuss?

5. According to the outside forensic expert, how many times had Elena been struck by her murderer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Melinda find when she returns home in Chapter 16?

2. How does Mrs. Havers's caregiver deter Mrs. Havers from leaving the house when Mrs. Havers is insistent?

3. According to Gareth Randolph, how did Elena respond when Gareth told her that he loved her?

4. Why does Melinda decide that she and Rosalyn need to leave Cambridge?

5. To get around the petty dispute of the two forensics experts at the Cambridge Constabulary, what does Lynley suggest to the Detective Inspector?

6. When Sarah tells Anthony why she killed Elena, how does Anthony respond?

7. After taking Gareth Randolph's possessions to the police station, Lynley returns to the Weaver home. Why does Glyn believe Lynley is at the Weaver home?

8. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why was the professor having an affair with Elena?

9. When Lynley sees Anthony's car in Sarah Gordon's driveway, what does Lynley notice on the front seat of Weaver's car?

10. What is a muller?

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