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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. At the time of her murder, how long has the second victim been living in Cambridge?
2. In Lynley's estimation, approximately how old is the professor at the jazz concert that the challenge is issued to?
3. 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?
4. According to the woman who claims to have seen Elena's murderer, what was Elena wearing the morning she was murdered?
5. According to the outside forensic expert, how many times had Elena been struck by her murderer?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a muller?
2. While questioning Gareth Randolph, what do both Lynley and Havers notice about Gareth?
3. What does Melinda find when she returns home in Chapter 16?
4. When Lynley sees Anthony's car in Sarah Gordon's driveway, what does Lynley notice on the front seat of Weaver's car?
5. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why was the professor having an affair with Elena?
6. According to Gareth Randolph, how did Elena respond when Gareth told her that he loved her?
7. When Sarah tells Anthony why she killed Elena, how does Anthony respond?
8. Why was Rosalyn jealous of Elena Weaver?
9. To get around the petty dispute of the two forensics experts at the Cambridge Constabulary, what does Lynley suggest to the Detective Inspector?
10. Before collecting several items from Thorsson's bedroom, what does Lynley have Havers 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
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
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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