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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. What kind of class is Rebus' ex-wife teaching in the National Art Gallery?

2. Where does Rebus wake up at the beginning of Know This, Womin?

3. What kind of vehicle are the men outside Kenny's apartment sitting in?

4. Who owns the car Rebus commandeers in the car park?

5. What is Lisa's real role at the university?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the phone call between Rebus and Chambers.

2. What does this chapter show about the difference between Rebus and Flight?

3. How does Rebus clear the way for Kenny to leave the building?

4. Why does Rebus believe the woman's story about being attacked by the Wolfman?

5. How does Rebus react to finding out Chambers has Lisa?

6. What do Rebus and Flight share as policeman and people?

7. What does Rebus say is his role whilst Flight talks to Arnold?

8. What does Rebus tell Flight about Lamb?

9. What does the chapter reveal about Lisa?

10. How does Rebus try to make sure Kenny keeps away from his daughter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Why do the London Metropolitan police send for Rebus? Why does Rebus believe the Metropolitan police are expecting too much from him?

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