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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. What did Lula give to Kieran Kolovas-Jones for his birthday?
(a) A watch.
(b) A hat.
(c) A car.
(d) A jacket.

2. What is the name of John Bristow's girlfriend?
(a) Mary.
(b) Tansy.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Alison.

3. What company does the driver Mick work for?
(a) Illumicars.
(b) Empire Cars.
(c) Execars.
(d) Oxford Cars.

4. At what time does Strike arrive at Charlotte's flat on Friday morning in Part 2, Chapter 4?
(a) 9:30.
(b) 8:30.
(c) 12:30.
(d) 10:30.

5. In what subject was Robin majoring in college when her education was discontinued?
(a) Psychology.
(b) English literature.
(c) Spanish.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Detective Sergeant that waits with the body in the Prologue?

2. Where were Strike and Charlotte on the beach in the photo that once sat on Charlotte's table by the sofa?

3. Whose portrait did Charlotte put in the frame that once held a picture of her and Strike on the beach?

4. Who was Strike's mother's Rastafarian musician boyfriend that is described in Part 2, Chapter 6?

5. With whom does Mrs. Hook believe her husband is having an affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Strike say it is unlikely that Lula's murder was premeditated in Part 2, Chapter 2?

2. Who is Freddy Bestigui?

3. What injury has Strike sustained? How did he get this injury? Is the injury obvious?

4. Who is Jonny Rokeby and what role does he play in The Cuckoo's Calling?

5. What are John Bristow's opinions on Evan Duffield?

6. What are Strike's circumstances when he first encounters Robin?

7. Compare and contrast Detective Inspector Roy Carver and Detective Sergeant Eric Wardle. What role does each play in the novel?

8. What agreement do Strike and Robin make regarding her emplyoment in Part 2, Chapter 5? Why?

9. Under what circumstances do Robin and Strike meet one another?

10. Where was Deeby Macc set to stay on the night that Lula Landry died? Why did he stay elsewhere?

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