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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. Who is Simon Allcourt-St. James?
(a) An insurance investigator.
(b) A forensic expert.
(c) A police investigator.
(d) A crime lab technician.

2. When Lynley arrives at Sarah Gordon's house and sees whose car is in the driveway, who does Lynley have Havers call?
(a) Sheehan.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Cuff.
(d) St. James.

3. When Anthony looks at his drawings, what are the drawings all of?
(a) Elena.
(b) Townee.
(c) Justine.
(d) Glyn.

4. When Lynley and Havers are trying to find connections between the murder victims, whose name comes up?
(a) Adam Jenn.
(b) Victor Troughton.
(c) Gareth Randolph.
(d) Anthony Weaver.

5. In Lynley's estimation, approximately how old is the professor at the jazz concert that the challenge is issued to?
(a) Early 50s.
(b) Early 40s.
(c) Late 30s.
(d) Late 40s.

Short Answer Questions

1. When a panda car pulls up outside of Melinda's building, who gets out of the car?

2. According to Gareth's story, where was he at the time when Elena was murdered?

3. During questioning by Lynley and Havers, how does Thorsson refer to Elena?

4. According to the bicyclist who tells Lynley about the path to Granchester, how far from Crusoe's island is Granchester?

5. What word is on the ruined painting that Lynley and Pen discover with the photographs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the second murder victim found in the story.

2. According to Gareth Randolph, how did Elena respond when Gareth told her that he loved her?

3. Although Anthony is taken to police headquarters after shooting Sarah Gordon, why do the police believe that he would be acquitted by a jury if brought up on charges?

4. When Lynley sees Anthony's car in Sarah Gordon's driveway, what does Lynley notice on the front seat of Weaver's car?

5. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why was the professor having an affair with Elena?

6. Before collecting several items from Thorsson's bedroom, what does Lynley have Havers do?

7. When Rosalyn talks to Gareth, what can Rosalyn tell about Gareth Randolph?

8. While questioning Gareth Randolph, what do both Lynley and Havers notice about Gareth?

9. Why was Rosalyn jealous of Elena Weaver?

10. In her house, why does Sarah tell Anthony Weaver that she killed Elena?

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