Characters
Who says, "Blackheath isn't a violent place, Inspector"?
Mr. Crowther
What kind of business did Alex Forley run in Greenwich?
An antique furniture shop called "Forley Antiques."
What did Mr. Crowther do every afternoon after lunch?
He went for a walk.
What does "bang" refer to in the chapter?
The sound Mrs. Crowther heard, possibly a gunshot.
Where do the Crowthers live?
In Blackheath, where they have lived for 30 years.
Who was out for a walk during the afternoon when the shot was heard?
Mr. Crowther
What sound did Mrs. Crowther hear while she was painting?
A bang, which she initially thought was fireworks
What was Mrs. Crowther doing when the bang occurred?
She was painting.
What is an antique shop?
A store that sells old and valuable furniture or collectibles
Where is Alex Forley's antique shop located?
In Greenwich, on Park Street near the Royal Naval College.
Which character hears the sound of a bang but dismisses it as fireworks?
Mrs. Crowther
What time does Mrs. Crowther believe she heard the bang?
Around 3:30 PM.
What did Mrs. Crowther think the bang was at first?
A firework.
What does it mean to identify a body?
To confirm the identity of a deceased person.
What was Mrs. Crowther doing when she heard the bang?
She was painting in the front room upstairs.
Who used to be Alex Fawley’s girlfriend?
Amanda Grant
Why didn’t Mrs. Crowther notice anyone leaving Alex’s house?
She was too focused on her painting, and if someone left through the French windows, she wouldn’t have seen them.
Where in the house was Mrs. Crowther when she heard the bang?
In the front room upstairs.
What does the term "suicide" mean in the context of the chapter?
The act of someone taking their own life, which Mrs. Crowther believes is impossible for Alex.
Why might the setting of Blackheath feel out of place for a crime?
Blackheath is described as a peaceful, non-violent area where the residents feel safe.
Who runs Mr. Forley's antique shop in his absence?
The manager and a part-time assistant
What did Elliot want to confirm about Alex Forley's death by talking to the Crowthers?
If the sound Mrs. Crowther heard could have been a gunshot.
Why did Elliot and Bowen have to return to the Crowther’s house the next day?
They needed more information to continue their investigation.
What is the meaning of "accidental death"?
A death caused by an accident, not on purpose.
How does the setting of the Crowther’s house contribute to the investigation?
The front room upstairs overlooks Alex’s front door, giving Mrs. Crowther a potential view of anyone entering or leaving.