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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. As the story opens and Elena is out running, what is the weather like?

2. According to information revealed to Lynley, who is suspicious of Gareth Randolph?

3. What is the name of Elena's dog?

4. Where did Glyn raise Elena?

5. What is the name of Helen Clyde's oldest sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Glyn Weaver respond in Chapter 9 when the police deny her second demand?

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

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

4. As the story opens and Elena is running, what is Elena remembering?

5. What does the preliminary report into Elena's murder state?

6. According to Chapter 7, what does Pen feel oppressed by?

7. As Glyn is picking out Elena's coffin, what does she realize?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the characteristics, roles, loyalties, and agendas of the following people in the story: Sarah Gordon, Justine Weaver, Glyn Weaver, and Rosalyn Simpson.

Essay Topic 2

There is no doubt that Gareth Randolph is greatly affected by the death of Elena. Discuss how Elena's death and the events thereafter affect Gareth's worldview. How do Gareth's experiences affect his mental state, his ability to trust, and his willingness to help Lynley?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of the novel, Anthony Weaver is involved with two quite different women. Compare the relationship Anthony has with Justine to the relationship Anthony has with Glyn. Then, compare these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Anthony but also the other people in the story?

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