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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 did Elvira see/hear on her way back to Bertram's Hotel?

2. At this point who is believed to be the murderer?

3. What type of car is driven by Malinowski?

4. How are the two men related?

5. Where was the "guest" found before being brought to the strange room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the interview Father has with Elvira and Lady Sedgwick. Why did Elvira return to Bertram's Hotel?

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

4. What seems to be odd about the information received from the employees at Bertram's?

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

6. Explain the scenario in which Pennyfather finally awakes. Where is he? Does anyone know what happened?

7. What story did Elvira tell Father that is denied by Bridget? What is your opinion on why Elvira may have lied?

8. Discuss Davy's interview with Miss Marple. What information did she supply to Father?

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

10. What does Davy learn about Pennyfather's return? What step is taken next?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bertram's Hotel is an old hotel tucked away in an exclusive part of London. Discuss Bertram's Hotel. When was the hotel built? Who owns it? What type of clientele patronizes Bertram's? How did the hotel get its generations-old reputation? How was the hotel used in at least one crime?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Humfries is the manager of Bertram's Hotel. Write a biography on Mr. Humfries. Include all you know about him including personality traits. What types of things might Humfries see working at the hotel? How could Humfries benefit from the information? Do you think Humfries was in on the crime syndicate? Explain.

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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