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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. What does Jury finally realize Maureen hates talking about?
(a) The dead in general.
(b) Her own family history.
(c) Romantic relationships.
(d) Her beloved Helen.

2. Why does Racer yell at his secretary?
(a) She forgot to put cream in his coffee.
(b) She was late to work - again.
(c) He wants her to remove the cat from his office.
(d) He wants her to get a letter typed ASAP.

3. Who is Charles Seaingham?
(a) A critic of the arts.
(b) A very famous inspector.
(c) A very famous professor.
(d) A very famous inventor.

4. Who is Ruthven?
(a) A man whose life Melrose saved once.
(b) Melrose's assistant.
(c) Melrose's son.
(d) Melrose's brother.

5. What has Melrose done with his title?
(a) Passed it along to a younger cousin.
(b) Had it revoked.
(c) Sold it to someone else.
(d) Given it up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Fiona Clingmore?

2. What is Helen's last name?

3. How does Lady Agatha describe Melrose?

4. What does Maureen reveal to Jury about Helen's father?

5. What is Jury's first name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jury think of Mrs. Wasserman?

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

4. Who discovers Helen's body?

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

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

7. What does Jury learn about the stone Helen was at when Jury first saw her?

8. Why does Jury say to Helen about his difficulties dating?

9. How does Vivian excuse the separation between her fiance and herself during the holiday season?

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

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