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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Randie Webberly, whom did she overhear Elena fighting with the night before Elena was killed?
2. How old is Barbara Havers's mother?
3. What was Anthony Weaver's job when he first met Justine?
4. As Chapter 9 begins, where do Anthony and Glyn Weaver go?
5. How old is Glyn when she picks out Elena's coffin?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to the New Scotland Yard's Superintendent, who contacts the New Scotland Yard to request assistance in the investigation into Elena's murder?
2. According to Terrence Cuff, what is frequented by people living in town but not by university students?
3. When did Sarah Gordon and Elena Weaver first meet?
4. According to Chapter 7, what does Pen feel oppressed by?
5. In Chapter 3, why is Helen Clyde staying at her sister's house?
6. When Lynley reaches the crime scene, what do the local men in the workshop repairing boats believe about the ongoing investigation?
7. How did Elena's difficulties in adjusting to life at Cambridge manifest themselves?
8. How is Sarah Gordon's alibi confirmed for the day Elena was killed?
9. In Chapter 7 when Harry Rodger returns home, why does he leave for Cambridge shortly after arriving home?
10. As the story opens and Elena is running, what is Elena remembering?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
While assisting Lynley in the investigation into Elena's murder, Barbara Havers is also dealing with the situation surrounding her mother. Describe the situation that Barbara Havers is dealing with at home, how the situation affects her work, and how the situation affects her worldview. What does Barbara learn from her partner that helps her deal with her home situation?
Essay Topic 2
The theme of loyalty is evident throughout the novel. Adam Jenn's loyalties, for instance, lie with himself, his professor, and Elena. Discuss how the theme of loyalty is portrayed through the eyes of Adam Jenn, Anthony Weaver, Sarah Gordon, and Barbara Havers.
Essay Topic 3
Examine how the character of Thomas Lynley changes as the story progresses. Be sure to include your assessment of Lynley's character when he is first introduced in the story, when he first suspects Sarah Gordon, when he solves the case, and at the end of the story with Helen Clyde.
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