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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. According to the conversation between Anthony and Justine that Glyn overhears, who wants to deliver a eulogy at Elena's funeral?

2. How is the second victim killed?

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

4. Where does Pen take the ruined canvas that Lynley brings to show her?

5. Where does Lennart Thorsson live?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert, why did Elena sleep with the professor?

2. When Sarah tells Anthony why she killed Elena, how does Anthony respond?

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

4. When questioned by Lynley and Havers about the night before Elena died, what does Lennart Thorsson admit to?

5. Why was Rosalyn jealous of Elena Weaver?

6. What does Adam Jenn remember about the first time that he ever met Elena?

7. Why does Melinda decide that she and Rosalyn need to leave Cambridge?

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

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

10. What type of scholar was the second murder victim?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Both Rosalyn Simpson and Victor Troughton are not immediately forthcoming when questioned about Elena's murder. Compare the motivations each of these characters has for withholding vital information from Lynley. What changes for each of these characters before they tell the entire truth to Lynley? How does their truthfulness impact Lynley's investigation?

Essay Topic 2

The book is titled "For the Sake of Elena." Why did the author choose this title? How does the title foreshadow the events that unfold in the story, the people affected by the main character's murder, and the determination of Thomas Lynley to set things right?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Adam Jenn and Gareth Randolph.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their personal and professional lives?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses?

c. Looking forward, how might being involved with Elena have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected?

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