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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 the conversation between Anthony and Justine that Glyn overhears, where are they telling people that Elena's body will be buried?
2. When the outside forensic expert joins Havers at the Cambridge Police Station, what does he tell her that the weapon used to beat Elena was most likely made from?
3. How is the second victim killed?
4. While being questioned by Lynley and Havers, how many times goes Gareth Randolph admit to having sex with Elena?
5. What had Rosalyn promised Melinda she would do until the killer was caught that Melinda assumed Rosalyn had done anyway?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Sarah tells Anthony why she killed Elena, how does Anthony respond?
2. Why was Rosalyn jealous of Elena Weaver?
3. In her house, why does Sarah tell Anthony Weaver that she killed Elena?
4. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why did Elena sleep with the professor?
5. How does Lynley figure that Sarah Gordon got into Cambridge unseen when she killed Elena Weaver?
6. How does Pen discover what had originally been on the destroyed canvas that Glyn Weaver gave to Lynley?
7. What ties the two murder victims together?
8. What type of scholar was the second murder victim?
9. What is a muller?
10. When questioned by Lynley after leaving the jazz concert, what does the professor admit to?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Two characters in the story were involved in the deaf community at Cambridge University, Gareth Randolph and Elena Weaver. Compare how being deaf affected each of these characters in terms of their relationships, involvement, and acceptance of being deaf. What could each of these characters have learned from the other to enable both of them to better adapt to the reality of their circumstances?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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