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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. Who is found standing outside?
2. Who is taken to the police station for interview?
3. Who interviews Elvira and Lady Sedgwick?
4. Who confesses to knowing about the trip to Ireland?
5. What is unusual about the interview with the chambermaid?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Davy learn about Pennyfather's disappearance? What are Davy's thoughts on the matter?
2. 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?
3. What does Davy learn about Pennyfather's return? What step is taken next?
4. Explain the scenario in which Pennyfather finally awakes. Where is he? Does anyone know what happened?
5. What is the topic of conversation between Father and his boss at Scotland Yard?
6. What does Humfries know that the others do not? What warning is given to Miss Gorringe?
7. What prevented the couple from calling the police? Who did they call instead?
8. Discuss Davy's interview with Miss Marple. What information did she supply to Father?
9. Who does Miss Marple see while she is out at the park? What does she attempt to do? Is she successful?
10. Examine the interview Father has with Bridget. What does Bridget disclose to Father? What does Bridget keep from Father?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Christie's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?
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
Examine Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Jane Marple. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Miss Marple go next? How might Miss Marple's adventures change in future books? Has Miss Marple ever failed to solve a case? Has Miss Marple ever worked with other detectives such as Hercule Poirot? Explain.
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