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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. What does Mrs. Wasserman believe has been happening for years?
(a) Someone has been secretly pursuing her.
(b) She has been losing her hearing.
(c) She has been losing her vision.
(d) She has been going insane.

2. What do Maureen and Jury drink during their first conversation together?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Beer.
(d) Wine.

3. Where does Racer work?
(a) The London FBI.
(b) The London CIA office.
(c) No where; he is a private investigator.
(d) Scotland Yard.

4. What is Helen's last name?
(a) Milton.
(b) Minton.
(c) Mirren.
(d) Mifton.

5. What does Jury buy for his cousin's children?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Tons of stuffed animals.
(c) Gifts and shoes.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jury say to Miss Hargreaves-Brown's accent?

2. For how long was Helen at a very expensive school?

3. What holiday season is approaching in the novel?

4. What did Helen's supposed father do with the family business dealings?

5. What small gift does Addie give to Jury during his visit to Bonaventure School?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Melrose think he was invited to travel with Vivian?

2. What does Addie tell Jury the first time they meet at Bonaventure School?

3. What does Jury learn about the stone Helen was at when Jury first saw her?

4. What does Jury think of his cousin's husband?

5. Who discovers Helen's body?

6. What happens when Jury walks into the church as the novel opens?

7. What keen observation of Helen does Jury make when they first meet?

8. How does Melrose respond to Lady Agatha's comment that he is an "unconfirmed bachelor"?

9. How does Melrose react to how Ruthven addresses him?

10. How does Lady Agatha react to Melrose's giving up of his title?

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