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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Helen's body found?
(a) In the kitchen.
(b) On her bed.
(c) In her car in the garage.
(d) On the front porch.

2. What is Helen's last name?
(a) Milton.
(b) Mirren.
(c) Minton.
(d) Mifton.

3. What small gift does Addie give to Jury during his visit to Bonaventure School?
(a) A napkin.
(b) A sock.
(c) A jelly bean.
(d) A cracker.

4. How does Helen treat her medical condition?
(a) With medicine.
(b) With accupressure.
(c) With chemotherapy.
(d) With herbs and teas.

5. Who is Cyril?
(a) Racer's daughter.
(b) Racer's wife.
(c) Racer's secretary.
(d) Racer's cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ruthven?

2. Where does Jury walk Helen when he first meets her?

3. What does Mrs. Wasserman believe has been happening for years?

4. What did Helen's supposed father do with the family business dealings?

5. What does Jury believe to be the source of Mrs. Wasserman's anxiety?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Jury walks into the church as the novel opens?

2. What happens after Jury walks Helen home after first meeting her?

3. What does Jury think of his cousin's husband?

4. Who does Jury think Parmenger is in Part I?

5. What does Cullen say in his phone call to Jury at the end of Chapter 9?

6. Why does Melrose think he was invited to travel with Vivian?

7. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

8. What triggers Maureen to wonder if something has happened to Helen?

9. What important information does Maureen give Jury about her time in school?

10. How does Melrose respond to Lady Agatha's comment that he is an "unconfirmed bachelor"?

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