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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. What term is used to describe the personality of the recently deceased?

2. What is the name of the venue mentioned in the beginning of the story?

3. What mutual friend is discussed at the meeting with Eve and the consultant?

4. This person runs what kind of illegal operation?

5. What is Eve's opinion of the butler?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the scene preserved for investigation? Who assists Dallas?

2. Discuss the meeting between Quim and Draco's killer. What is the end result?

3. Was Quim involved in the murder of Richard Draco? Does he have any inside information? Explain.

4. Why is Nadine worried about this matter? How could it affect Nadine's career and personal relationship with Eve?

5. How is Quim found? By whom? Who is the first person on the scene after the one who finds Quim?

6. Where does the play take place? How is Dallas connected to the theater?

7. Who is Draco's understudy for the play? How does he feel about Draco?

8. Who greets Eve when she arrives home? What is the relationship between this person and Eve?

9. What else is discussed on a more personal level?

10. What event is Dallas at during the murder and what is her take on the event?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Richard Draco. What types of things would Draco be most proud of in his career? What other types of professional work might Draco have done other than stage work? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with Areena, Carly, Nadine and others? What would Draco say? Would Draco have any idea that he might be murdered for his actions?

Essay Topic 2

Dallas feels responsible for Trueheart's injuries. Peabody becomes angry with Dallas when the Lieutenant blames herself for Trueheart's injuries and attempts to take blame. Examine Peabody's outrage. Is Peabody correct in chastising Dallas for her feelings and comments? Was it Dallas' fault? Was Peabody's argument valid? How does Dallas respond to Peabody? Is it anybody's fault if a cop is injured in the line of duty? How could the incident have been prevented? Would anyone be charged in the shooting of Officer Trueheart? Examine the motto "To Protect and Serve" as it applies to this scenario.

Essay Topic 3

WITNESS IN DEATH is staged in New York City in 2059. Examine why Robb chose to set the story in that particular location and time period. What are the biggest telltale signs that the story takes place in the future? What items are present in the story that are not currently invented or in common usage in today's world? Do you think the situations, events, equipment, etc. are feasible and realistic for 2059? Explain. What else might be added to the story to make it seem even more futuristic? Are there any elements that seem out of place? Explain.

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