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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. Who is Maureen Littleton?
(a) Helen's neighbor.
(b) A young woman Helen employed to help with finances.
(c) Helen's housekeeper.
(d) Helen's sister.

2. What does Cullen cite as one of the more exciting crime activities that happened recently?
(a) A gang of local men roaring their motorcycles too loudly.
(b) The mafia demanding money from local business owners.
(c) Teenage boys going around at night slashing tires.
(d) The theft of a tree planted by Jimmy Carter.

3. How does Lady Agatha describe Melrose?
(a) As a "arrogant jerk."
(b) As a "lying cheat."
(c) As an "unconfirmed bachelor."
(d) As the handsomest man she's ever seen.

4. What holiday season is approaching in the novel?
(a) The Thanksgiving season.
(b) Easter.
(c) Summer Solstice.
(d) The Christmas season.

5. What is the name of the man Jury picks up on his first trip to Jerusalem Inn?
(a) David.
(b) Dickie.
(c) Robert.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jury go after he leaves the church when the novel opens?

2. Who is Chief Superintendent Racer?

3. What is the name of Frederick Parmenger's father?

4. What does Jury invite Helen to do shortly after they first meet?

5. Who is Ruthven?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens during Racer's rant at Jury?

3. How does Jury respond to Cullen when Cullen asks him how long he has known Helen?

4. What keen observation of Helen does Jury make when they first meet?

5. What does Jury think of Mrs. Wasserman?

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

7. How does Lady Agatha react to Melrose's giving up of his title?

8. What does Father Rourke tell Jury about the research Helen was supposedly doing?

9. Who discovers Helen's body?

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

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