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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. Despite Draco's absence, the man claims that it would be what kind of experience to take the reins of the job?

2. The reporter is concerned about which of the following?

3. Whose apartment is visited by Dallas and Peabody in Chapter 8?

4. What is the name of the assigned replacement for the recently deceased character?

5. Where does the story take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Dallas meet with in the beginning of Chapter 5? What information has been passed on without Eve's knowledge?

2. What about the play is shocking to Dallas?

3. What is Peabody's snap judgment about Quim? How does Eve react? What confirms Eve's instinct?

4. Where does Dallas meet with Nadine? What is the purpose of the meeting?

5. Who is Draco's understudy for the play? How does he feel about Draco?

6. What is the collective opinion of Dallas and Peabody on the understudy's involvement in the murder?

7. What game do Eve and Roarke play after she finishes chastising him about giving information to Feeney? Who wins?

8. What is the general opinion of Draco?

9. What else is discussed on a more personal level?

10. How is Quim found? By whom? Who is the first person on the scene after the one who finds Quim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the role of Linus Quim in the story. Write out Quim's part in the murder as well as his immediate plans. Use the same background information to rewrite Quim's story. What might have happened if Quim had not attempted to blackmail Areena? What if Eve had not known about or interviewed Jorgensen? Would Quim's death have been ruled a suicide? What other character might have been in the same position as Quim?

Essay Topic 2

Dallas feels responsible for Trueheart's injuries. Peabody becomes angry with Dallas when the Lieutenant blames herself for Trueheart's injuries and attempts to take blame. Examine Peabody's outrage. Is Peabody correct in chastising Dallas for her feelings and comments? Was it Dallas' fault? Was Peabody's argument valid? How does Dallas respond to Peabody? Is it anybody's fault if a cop is injured in the line of duty? How could the incident have been prevented? Would anyone be charged in the shooting of Officer Trueheart? Examine the motto "To Protect and Serve" as it applies to this scenario.

Essay Topic 3

WITNESS IN DEATH is staged in New York City in 2059. Examine why Robb chose to set the story in that particular location and time period. What are the biggest telltale signs that the story takes place in the future? What items are present in the story that are not currently invented or in common usage in today's world? Do you think the situations, events, equipment, etc. are feasible and realistic for 2059? Explain. What else might be added to the story to make it seem even more futuristic? Are there any elements that seem out of place? Explain.

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