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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. According to Martin and Joanne Williams, why did Parris come to see them?
(a) He had not seen their daughters in several years, and the girls were home from university.
(b) He was looking for an investment in a new advertising agency.
(c) He heard a rumor that Martin and Joanne were on the verge of divorce.
(d) He was concerned because one of their daughters was involved with Stefan Codrescu.

2. At their dinner, what does Craig Andrews tell Susan got him interested in writing about prisons?
(a) He studied criminal justice before going into banking.
(b) He was investigated for financial crimes.
(c) His brother went to prison.
(d) He was dating a reporter who shared a startling story about a prisoner.

3. What important detail about Heath House does Khan reveal?
(a) Joanne and Martin never wanted to live there in the first place.
(b) It was 50% owned by Parris.
(c) Joanne and Martin are seriously behind in their tax payments.
(d) The previous owner died mysteriously.

4. How does Lionel Corby feel about the Trehernes?
(a) He thinks that they are not particularly intelligent.
(b) He thinks that they openly favored Cecily over Lisa.
(c) He thinks that they are abusive employers.
(d) He thinks that they secretly hate the hotel business.

5. On her first night back in the U.K., where does Susan stay?
(a) At her old apartment.
(b) With her sister.
(c) At the Trehornes' hotel.
(d) In a London hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assurance does Conway repeatedly give people on his interview tapes?

2. On her way to breakfast with Lionel Corby, what does Susan realize about the building where he works?

3. When Andreas argues with Susan about her taking the job the Trehornes have offered, which of the following does he imply is true?

4. What new piece of information does Susan get from her conversation with Aiden in "Branlow Cottage"?

5. Because the marquee tent was late being delivered, whom does Susan know must have told her a lie?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Nightcaps," when Aiden expresses irritation over Conway's portrayal of him, what does Susan share with him to console him?

2. In "Ladbroke Grove," what does Susan realize about Craig Andrews that makes her feel a little guilty and confused?

3. At dinner with Craig Andrews, what two theories does Susan share that, if true, would mean that Frank Parris was a random--or nearly random--victim?

4. Whe Susan has breakfast with him, what claims does Lionel Corby make about Lisa Treherne?

5. How do Martin and Joanne Williams behave when Susan interviews them, and what impression does she take away from the encounter?

6. How did Susan Ryeland end up running the Polydorus?

7. How did James Taylor and Alan Conway meet and become partners?

8. What conflicting attitudes does Lisa Trehorne seem to hold about Cecily and her disappearance?

9. Why do Lawrence and Pauline Trehorne seek Susan out in Greece?

10. In "Nightcaps," what paradox does Susan see in the temperament of writers?

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