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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 is McNab's first name?

2. What was the woman's relationship to the deceased?

3. Where was the victim killed?

4. How many years has Quim been in his current profession?

5. What is Monroe's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does the play take place? How is Dallas connected to the theater?

2. How is the scene preserved for investigation? Who assists Dallas?

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

4. What is Eve's advice to Nadine? Will Nadine comply?

5. What event is Dallas at during the murder and what is her take on the event?

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

7. What is the general opinion of Draco?

8. Why is Nadine worried about this matter? How could it affect Nadine's career and personal relationship with Eve?

9. What about the play is shocking to Dallas?

10. Who is the first person to be interviewed by Dallas? What part does the actress have in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters, plots, settings, and outcomes of the stories woven into WITNESS IN DEATH. Use the scenarios in "Witness for the Prosecution" plus the storyline in WITNESS IN DEATH for comparison. How do the story lines differ? What is the conclusion of each story? How does Roberts write differently from Agatha Christie? Compare the styles of the two authors and add in your own commentary and opinion.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Examine the act of incest. What are the legal and medical definitions of incest? What are the parameters? Is it illegal? Is it harmful physically, mentally, emotionally - all or none of the above? How does an average person define incest? What are the cultural references and perceptions regarding incest? Do both parties have to consent? Who are the most common victims of incest? Is there any form of treatment?

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