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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. In which part of London does Olivia meet Ritchie?

2. What team is England playing that summer in the cricket?

3. What could Ken always do for Miriam?

4. What does Helen's hair feel like between Lynley's fingers?

5. What is the word "Felix" Latin for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Mrs Whitelaw think could have accessed the cottage?

2. Why was Olivia angry with Chris the first time she went out with him on a rescue?

3. How are Lynley and Havers different from each other?

4. How do the girls at the cafe decide who fetches a repair man?

5. How does Olivia upset her parents when she runs into them on the street?

6. What new information does Lynley find out about Olivia in this section?

7. What details do the police have about Kenneth's private life?

8. How does Miriam react to Olivia's pregnancy?

9. How did Olivia meet Richie?

10. What does Jean say to Derrick on the phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why are Havers' differences and similarities as people? How do their differences and similarities help form an effective partnership?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's prose style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 3

In what does Olivia's relationship with Chris parallel her mother's relationship with Kenneth? What does this parallel say about the relationship between mother and daughter?

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