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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. Who finishes the sonnet that Harriet began writing?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Peter.
(c) Miss Martin.
(d) Miss Lydgate.

2. Where does Peter eat dinner on Monday evening?
(a) London.
(b) Harriet's room.
(c) Saint-George's room.
(d) The Senior Common Room.

3. Who does Harriet first contact for professional help in solving the case?
(a) A private detective firm.
(b) Peter.
(c) Scotland Yard.
(d) The police.

4. Who hears a grinding noise in Harriet's room the night of the smashing?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) A student.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Miss Martin.

5. How do Harriet and Peter spend the afternoon after he arrives in Oxford?
(a) Punting on the river.
(b) Discussing the case in her room.
(c) Driving his motorcar.
(d) Arguing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the culprit supposed to have exited the science lab?

2. Which student does the Dean encourage to stop studying and take a break?

3. Who sees a light on in the science lab during the night?

4. Whom does Peter believe will be the most likely targets of the culprit's next attack?

5. What does Harriet put on before going to Miss de Vine's room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pomfret accuse Harriet of when he meets her in Chapter 12?

2. Why does Harriet go to Miss de Vine's room in Chapter 21?

3. How does Peter know Padgett?

4. How does Harriet respond to Pomfret's avowal of devotion?

5. How is Harriet attacked?

6. What is Miss Edwards's opinion after Harriet tells her about the prank call?

7. Why does Peter not tell the Warden the name of his suspect?

8. What do Carrie and Annie notice about the science lab?

9. Why are the women nervous about Peter dining with them in Chapter 17?

10. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

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