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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 are questioning Thorsson, what does Lynley take from Thorsson's room?

2. When Anthony Weaver finally returns home after the shooting at the Gordon home, who meets Anthony at the front door?

3. What is the name of the second murder victim?

4. At the time of Elena's murder, how long have Anthony and Justine been married?

5. While Lynley and Havers are at the Cambridge Constabulary, another body is discovered. Where is the body found?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of scholar was the second murder victim?

2. After learning that his assumption about the father of Elena's baby is incorrect, what is Anthony Weaver's response?

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

4. Before collecting several items from Thorsson's bedroom, what does Lynley have Havers do?

5. What is a muller?

6. While questioning Gareth Randolph, what do both Lynley and Havers notice about Gareth?

7. When Sarah tells Anthony why she killed Elena, how does Anthony respond?

8. Why was Rosalyn jealous of Elena Weaver?

9. When Lynley sees Anthony's car in Sarah Gordon's driveway, what does Lynley notice on the front seat of Weaver's car?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In many ways, the novel is a series of contrasts designed to heighten the reader's awareness and draw the reader deeper into the story and the intricacies of each of the story's characters. Identify at least three contrasts that are used in the novel. Describe these contrasts and determine how they impact the story's plot as well as the reader's emotional involvement in the characters' lives. If these identified contrasts were not included in the story, what impact would their absence have on the storyline, the characters' development, and the readers' involvement?

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

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regard to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Was the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques?

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