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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. Under a statue of whom did Robin Ellacott's boyfriend propose?

2. Who was Derrick Wilson replacing on his shift on the night that Lula Landry died?

3. Who is the Detective Inspector who is with the body in the tent in the Prologue?

4. At what time does Derrick Wilson say Lula Landry left her apartment with Ciara Porter on the night she died?

5. Why does the Detective Inspector disregard the witness in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Robin Ellacott described when she is introduced in Part 1, Chapter 1?

2. What information does Robin relate from her research on Marlene Higson in Part 2, Chapter 1?

3. What did Derrick Wilson do once he was informed of Lula's fall on the night she died?

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

5. What information does Strike seek from Robin during his meeting with John Bristow in Part 1, Chapter 3? What information does she remit to him?

6. How does Derrick Wilson describe Lula Landry and his interactions with her in Part 2, Chapter 6?

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

8. What psychological problems are attributed to Lula Landry? Why are these problems important?

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

10. Who is Mrs. Hook and why does she become upset in Part 2, Chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Robin Ellacott in The Cuckoo's Calling. How old is Robin? Where is she from? What leads her to move to London? How does she become involved in the case? How does Robin's character evolve in the course of the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Provide three examples of foreshadowing from The Cuckoo's Calling and analyze each. What does this clue foretell? What purpose does the foreshadowing serve? How does the author use foreshadowing and/or red herrings to create suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Who is Deeby Macc and what was his relationship to Lula Landry prior to her death? Where was Deeby Macc set to stay on the night of Lula's death? Where did he stay instead? Why?

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