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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. Which of the following is overheard by Elvira?

2. The person is waiting for which other guest to arrive?

3. What is Lady Sedgwick's first name?

4. In chapter one, who is sitting in the lounge having tea?

5. What type of event was the person supposed to attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which guest is recognized and identified properly? What is the guest's reputation?

2. Who does Elvira visit? What topic is discussed between the two?

3. Who does Miss Marple see in the lounge? What topic is discussed?

4. What causes Pennyfather to be so late returning to the hotel? How does he get into his room?

5. What is Elvira's solution to the problem? Does the other party agree?

6. What question does Luscombe ask Humfries? What is the reply?

7. What happens to Canon Pennyfather? Who reports him missing?

8. How does Elvira's plan work? What item is taken?

9. What happens when Pennyfather gets to his room?

10. Who overhears the conversation between Sedgwick and Gorman? What does Sedgwick do about the situation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Luscombe and Elvira. Why does Elvira need at guardian if she is nineteen years old? How long will the relationship last? At what age does Elvira receive her inheritance? Are Elvira and Luscombe on good terms? Why, if Luscombe is Elvira's guardian, is he not privy to her financial information through the family lawyer?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail the reputation of Lady Bess Sedgwick. Why is Lady Sedgwick seen as being a wild character? What has she done? Where are the stories reported? Do you think the stories are true? Does Lady Sedgwick do anything to dispel any rumors?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Lady Sedgwick then and now. How did they find one another? What was the point of Gorman trying to blackmail Lady Sedgwick? Wouldn't it cause Gorman as much harm? Was Lady Sedgwick's threat sincere? Do you think Lady Sedgwick murdered Gorman? Explain the series of events to follow.

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