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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. Father says he believes that the owners have a _____ stake in the crimes.
(a) Financial.
(b) Small.
(c) Majority.
(d) Cursory.

2. Where did that particular episode take place?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Scotland.

3. What is the name of Davy's underling?
(a) Campbell.
(b) Humfries.
(c) Pennyfather.
(d) Gorringe.

4. What caused Elvira to return to the hotel?
(a) Illness.
(b) Fog.
(c) Car trouble.
(d) Forgot her purse.

5. What the is couple's new destination?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Wales.
(c) Ireland.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. A question about which of the following upsets the chambermaid.

2. How many people at the hotel seemed to be friendly with Pennyfather?

3. The first guest interviewed is a man with which physical affliction?

4. Who was called instead of the police?

5. What is Davy's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the interview Father has with Malinowski. How does Malinowski react to seeing the gun? What does Father learn about Malinowski's relationships to Elvira and Lady Sedgwick?

2. Examine the interview Father has with Bridget. What does Bridget disclose to Father? What does Bridget keep from Father?

3. What is Elvira's answer when Father asks about a possible relationship with Malinowski?

4. How does Pennyfather respond to the questions asked by Davy?

5. What is the topic of conversation between Father and his boss at Scotland Yard?

6. What occurs while Father is speaking with Miss Marple in the lounge? What does Father find outside the hotel?

7. Does Father get any help from the interviews with Luscombe and his cousin?

8. How does Davy intend to interview the employees at Bertram's without intimidating them or giving away his angle on the robbery case?

9. How does Elvira react when Father asks her about previous murder attempts? Discuss at least one of the attempts on Elvira's life.

10. How does Davy learn about Pennyfather's disappearance? What are Davy's thoughts on the matter?

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