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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. Where does Olivia say she ended up on the job?

2. What room does Martin peer into?

3. What phrase does Martin use to explain the facts of life to his son?

4. What is the name of the detective who is first to arrive at the scene?

5. Who does Chris say is responsible for Livie's bad behavior?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Haver's opinion of Detective Ardley?

2. Why does Olivia say that on the outside her mother had an admirable social conscience?

3. Why is the case surrounding Kenneth Fleming so volatile?

4. How are Lynley and Havers different from each other?

5. What kind of relationship did Hugh have with his wife Gabriella?

6. What information about her does Olivia say her mother wouldn't want people to know?

7. How did Olivia meet Chris?

8. What does Flo say in her phone message to Havers?

9. How did Olivia meet Richie?

10. Why was Olivia angry with Chris the first time she went out with him on a rescue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick a character from the book and discuss his or her goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

What was Jean's relationship with Kenneth? Why did Kenneth find it so difficult to leave her? How would their relationship developed if he had lived?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Lynley's character across the whole series.

1. How does the author develop Lynley's character across the whole series?

2. What new elements does Playing for the Ashes add to Lynley's character?

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