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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. After Beatrice's body is found, whom does Jury request go with him to the study?

2. How does Jury decide Beatrice has been killed?

3. What kind of case does Jury question Sir George about?

4. How does Jury react to learning that Melrose is in the area when he arrives at the Jerusalem Inn?

5. Who is George?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Parmenger say to Jury while being questioned about Beatrice's murder?

2. What information do Jury and Grace share about Grace possibly being poisoned?

3. What is going on in the Jerusalem Inn when Melrose, Plant, Vivian, Agatha, and Ruthven arrive during the snowstorm?

4. What was Brown's assignment when she was placed at Bonaventure?

5. What feature of Beatrice's leaves a particular impression on Melrose when he first meets her?

6. What does the group discuss over its first dinner at Spinney Abbey?

7. What is Grace most upset about during her questioning with Jury about Beatrice's murder?

8. How is Lady St. Leger described when her character is introduced in Chapter 11?

9. What is confusing to the guests about Beatrice's murder scene?

10. What does Parmenger later admit to doing at Seaingham's mansion during his visit there?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss why it was necessary for Beatrice to die in "Jerusalem Inn." Make sure to discuss what effect her death has on the text in general and on Jury in particular -- and why those consequences were necessary for the story.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze at least three different literary techniques Grimes uses to create tension in "Jerusalem Inn."

Essay Topic 3

Write a well-reasoned argument discussing whether or not Jury is a good role model for teenage/young adult readers.

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