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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. When Detective Lynley first arrives in Cambridge, whom does he visit?
2. What is the name of Helen Clyde's oldest sister?
3. Where does Lynley meet with Dr. Cuff?
4. According to Randie Webberly, whom did she see in Elena's room on several occasions in the evening?
5. What is the name of the running club Rosalyn belongs to?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Lynley suspicious of Sarah Gordon even though her alibi checked out?
2. According to the New Scotland Yard's Superintendent, who contacts the New Scotland Yard to request assistance in the investigation into Elena's murder?
3. As Glyn is picking out Elena's coffin, what does she realize?
4. How does Glyn Weaver respond in Chapter 9 when the police deny her second demand?
5. According to her sister, what does the large wooden puzzle that Helen and Christian are working on say about Iris's tastes?
6. As Barbara Havers is introduced in the story, what decision is Barbara contemplating?
7. Why did Anthony Weaver's assistant start working for Weaver?
8. Why does Glyn want an open casket public viewing of Elena's body?
9. According to Justine, why did she not run with Elena the day that Elena was murdered?
10. The morning that she came upon Elena's body, what had Sarah Gordon decided to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Both Rosalyn Simpson and Victor Troughton are not immediately forthcoming when questioned about Elena's murder. Compare the motivations each of these characters has for withholding vital information from Lynley. What changes for each of these characters before they tell the entire truth to Lynley? How does their truthfulness impact Lynley's investigation?
Essay Topic 2
One of the main themes is this novel involves deceptive appearances.
a. Identify three characters that use deceptive appearances to further their interests.
b. Why do these characters rely on deception?
c. What is the outcome for these characters? Were they successful in their endeavors or would they have been more successful if they had not been deceptive?
Essay Topic 3
The book is titled "For the Sake of Elena." Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the people affected by the main character's murder, and the determination of Thomas Lynley to set things right?
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