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

2. What does Jury say to Miss Hargreaves-Brown's accent?
(a) That he hates it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That he likes it.
(d) That it sounds fake.

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

4. What does Helen tell Jury she does for a living?
(a) Work in a historic home nearby.
(b) Work as a cleaning lady.
(c) Work in a library.
(d) Work in a restaurant.

5. Who has Seaingham invited to his home in the novel?
(a) Some of the best detective minds he knows.
(b) No one; he is a recluse.
(c) Family only.
(d) Several writers and painters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ruthven?

2. Where is Helen's body found?

3. What was found near Helen's body?

4. What kinds of kids attend Bonaventure School?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Racer interact with Cyril?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

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