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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. Where is Rosalyn Simpson enrolled?

3. Whose daughter is Randie Webberly?

4. When Lynley visits with Randie Webberly, where does Lynley catch up with her?

5. What is the name of Elena Weaver's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sarah Gordon's alibi confirmed for the day Elena was killed?

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

3. When did Sarah Gordon and Elena Weaver first meet?

4. When Lynley reaches the crime scene, what do the local men in the workshop repairing boats believe about the ongoing investigation?

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

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

7. When Lynley goes to investigate the Seymour Street address he found, where had Lynley found the address?

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

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

10. According to the New Scotland Yard's Superintendent, who contacts the New Scotland Yard to request assistance in the investigation into Elena's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Anthony Weaver wears different masks in the story. A professor, a husband, and a liar, Weaver is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare the different sides of Anthony Weaver. How would the entire plot have been affected if Weaver had not been successful at deceiving those around him, especially Thomas Lynley? Why is it necessary for Weaver to wear different masks?

Essay Topic 3

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

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