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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. When Lynley and Havers are questioning Thorsson, what does Lynley take from Thorsson's room?

2. Who approaches Havers and Lynley to provide an alibi for Lennart for the morning when Elena was killed?

3. Where is the second murder victim from?

4. Which of the following activities had Anthony NOT tried as he approached middle age?

5. What had Rosalyn promised Melinda she would do until the killer was caught that Melinda assumed Rosalyn had done anyway?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What ties the two murder victims together?

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

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

5. When questioned by Lynley after leaving the jazz concert, what does the professor admit to?

6. Why could the professor that Lynley meets at the jazz concert not be the father of Elena's baby?

7. Why does Glyn Weaver snoop around Anthony's house after Justine goes out for a run?

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

9. What is a muller?

10. After learning that his assumption about the father of Elena's baby is incorrect, what is Anthony Weaver's response?

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

Compare Victor Troughton and Lennart Thorsson.

a. Compare the role that love plays in each of their lives. How is each character affected by the concept of love, both positively and negatively?

Essay Topic 3

Elena Weaver seems to be a woman who was supremely confident in her ability to come out on top. Identify at least three instances from the story that highlight her confidence. How was Elena helped by her utter confidence? How was Elena hurt by her confidence?

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