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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 Lynley and Havers go to question Gareth Randolph the morning after questioning the professor, where do Lynley and Havers find Gareth?

2. During questioning by Lynley and Havers, how does Thorsson refer to Elena?

3. Who does Glyn not want to attend Elena's funeral?

4. When Lynley arrives to pick up Helen for their date, what do Lynley and Pen discuss?

5. Which of the following activities had Anthony NOT tried as he approached middle age?

Short Essay Questions

1. To get around the petty dispute of the two forensics experts at the Cambridge Constabulary, what does Lynley suggest to the Detective Inspector?

2. What does Adam Jenn remember about the first time that he ever met Elena?

3. Why does Glyn Weaver snoop around Anthony's house after Justine goes out for a run?

4. How does Pen discover what had originally been on the destroyed canvas that Glyn Weaver gave to Lynley?

5. How does Mrs. Havers's caregiver deter Mrs. Havers from leaving the house when Mrs. Havers is insistent?

6. Why does Melinda decide that she and Rosalyn need to leave Cambridge?

7. In her house, why does Sarah tell Anthony Weaver that she killed Elena?

8. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why was the professor having an affair with Elena?

9. How does Lynley figure that Sarah Gordon got into Cambridge unseen when she killed Elena Weaver?

10. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why did Elena sleep with the professor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Elena Weaver seems to be a woman who was supremely confident in her ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight her confidence. How was Elena helped by her utter confidence? How was Elena hurt by her confidence?

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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