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

2. What famous artist will be at Seaingham's home for the holidays?

3. How does Helen seem when Jury first finds her?

4. What do Maureen and Jury drink during their first conversation together?

5. Who is Cyril?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Cyril interact with Racer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least four aspects of "Jerusalem Inn" that can easily be carried over into another novel in the Richard Jury mystery series.

Essay Topic 2

Choose at least one female character from "Jerusalem Inn" and discuss at least three ways she goes against traditional gender stereotypes of someone like her.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least three literary techniques Grimes uses to make one character of your choosing from the "Jerusalem Inn" very likable OR very unlikable to the reader.

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