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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. At the time of Elena's murder, how long has Daniel Sheehan been on the force?
(a) 29 years.
(b) 18 years.
(c) 22 years.
(d) 15 years.

2. Where does Lynley travel to in order to conduct his initial interview with Sarah Gordon?
(a) London.
(b) Ivy Court.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Grantchester.

3. After meeting with Anthony Weaver's assistant, where does Lynley decide to go next?
(a) The police station.
(b) Robinson Crusoe's Island.
(c) The Weaver residence.
(d) Ivy Court.

4. According to Dr. Cuff, who confirmed the time Lennart arrived home on the day that Elena died?
(a) A pastor.
(b) A friend.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) A student.

5. Who cares for Barbara Havers's mother while Barbara is at work?
(a) Mrs. Clyde.
(b) Mrs. Gordon.
(c) Mrs. Weaver.
(d) Mrs. Gustafson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Elena's dog?

2. After Havers receives a call about her mother and leaves Lynley's room, who does Lynley speak with at his next destination?

3. When Lynley goes to Elena's room to look for clues, who accompanies Lynley?

4. What is the name given to people unaffiliated with Cambridge University?

5. When Lynley arrives at Ivy Court on his way to Seymour Street, whose name does Lynley see written on one of the front doors?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the story opens, one of the characters has decided to take up drawing and painting again. Why?

2. During his meeting with Lynley, what is the Master of St. Stephen's College reluctant to speculate on with Lynley?

3. How is Sarah Gordon's alibi confirmed for the day Elena was killed?

4. What did Anthony Weaver's assistant tell Lynley about the night before Elena was killed?

5. What is a Ceephone?

6. According to Justine, why did she not run with Elena the day that Elena was murdered?

7. What does Lynley learn during his initial meeting with Terrence Cuff?

8. According to her sister, what does the large wooden puzzle that Helen and Christian are working on say about Iris's tastes?

9. When did Sarah Gordon and Elena Weaver first meet?

10. As Glyn is picking out Elena's coffin, what does she realize?

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