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

2. Why does Tom play snooker with Robbie?

3. Who is George?

4. Who tells Cullen that Charles was having an affair with Beatrice?

5. Why does Melrose claim he hasn't heard of Helen's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does Melrose offer Jury about Elizabeth St. Leger when they unexpectedly meet up in the Jerusalem Inn?

2. What theory of Beatrice's murder do Jury and Melrose discuss at the Jerusalem Inn when they are there with Tom and Robbie?

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

4. What wry comment does Parmenger make to Jury about how he is dressed the night Beatrice is found?

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

6. What arrangements was Brown given for her work at Bonaventure?

7. What does Melrose do with Beatrice's murder scene when he realizes that someone has been killed?

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

9. What first impression of Parmenger does Melrose offer to Jury?

10. What information does Ruthven hear from other servants that he passes along to Melrose?

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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