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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. How does Helen seem when Jury first finds her?

2. To whom is Vivian engaged?

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

4. Who discovered Helen's body?

5. What kinds of kids attend Bonaventure School?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least three reasons why "Jerusalem Inn" could be classified in a genre other than murder mystery, making sure to use specific examples from the text to support your position.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how the Helen Minton murder scene 1) sets the tone for the rest of the novel and 2) introduces at least three key facts about Helen that are important throughout the rest of the text. Make sure to use direct quotations and evidence from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss 1) at least three ways the novel would change if it were written from the perspective of Melrose as well as 2) at least three literary devices Grimes could use while writing from these different perspectives.

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