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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 Helen attend the jazz concert, two men are playing a game. What are they playing?

2. Which room in Sarah Gordon's house is the only room that does not have any wall decorations?

3. After realizing new arrangements need to be made for her mother, where does Havers take her mother to see?

4. On the way to the car after questioning Gareth Randolph, who do Lynley and Havers meet?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Melinda find when she returns home in Chapter 16?

7. After taking Gareth Randolph's possessions to the police station, Lynley returns to the Weaver home. Why does Glyn believe Lynley is at the Weaver home?

8. According to Gareth Randolph, how did Elena respond when Gareth told her that he loved her?

9. When Rosalyn talks to Gareth, what can Rosalyn tell about Gareth Randolph?

10. Describe the second murder victim found in the story.

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

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 3

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?

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