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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. Of what had Harriet been accused by the police?

2. Who telephones to get new fuses?

3. What does Harriet attend at the beginning of the summer term?

4. When telling her about the New Library vandalism, what does Harriet smell in Miss Burrow the librarian's room?

5. Mr. Arbuthnot tells Harriet that Peter is attached to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Harriet learn from Arbuthnot about Peter?

2. What is significant about April 1st?

3. Why does Harriet offer to help Miss Lydgate with her proofs?

4. How does Harriet handle the vandalism of the New Library?

5. In Chapter 3, which two subjects had Harriet hoped not to think about at Oxford? Does she?

6. What does Harriet find amusing about the invitation to Farringdon's party?

7. In the meeting that takes place during Chapter 5, why is it concluded that the culprit must be a resident at Oxford?

8. Why is Saint-George unable to keep his lunch appointment with Harriet?

9. How have Harriet's classmates changed from when they graduated to when she saw them again at the unveiling of the clock?

10. Harriet drives to Oxford to attend the opening of the new library and to investigate which incidents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point, Peter dines with the faculty members. Answer the following questions about this event.

1) What are two topics discussed during the evening, and what are the opinions given concerning those topics?

2) How does Peter use information he gathers from this evening to solve the mystery?

Essay Topic 2

During her first visit Oxford, Harriet discovers a crude drawing. Answer the following questions.

1) What is on the drawing?

2) Having finished reading the book, how does this drawing show the motive of the culprit?

3) How does the timing of this incident point to the culprit?

Essay Topic 3

After her accusation, Annie proudly tells the women that she has created division between them. Yet, Peter tells the women that they defeated Annie's purpose by remaining united and keeping the issue confidential. Who do you think is correct, Peter or Annie? Support your answer with three examples from the book.

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