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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. In "Starbucks, Ipswich," what does Detective Superintendent Locke say was the murder rate last year?
(a) 481.
(b) 598.
(c) 703.
(d) 643.

2. In "After the Funeral," what subject does Claire say that her father once taught?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Math.
(c) English.
(d) Biology.

3. In "Dinner at the Crown," where does James say that he grew up?
(a) Bembridge.
(b) Cowes.
(c) Ventnor.
(d) Shanklin.

4. In "Woodbridge," what does Katie do in addition to caring for her family?
(a) Manages a garden center.
(b) Teaches primary school.
(c) Has a law practice.
(d) Has a catering business.

5. In "Woodbridge," how many years has Katie been married?
(a) 18.
(b) 23.
(c) 15.
(d) 27.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Cloverleaf Books," how old does Susan say that Charles is?

2. In Chapter 21 of Leigh's novel, how many pounds did Short have stashed away in a bedside cupboard?

3. In "The Atticus Adventures," who is the TV and film producer who wants to produce the Atticus books?

4. How many book are produced in a year at Cloverleaf Books?

5. In "Cloverleaf Books," what does Susan say that Charles plays?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Katie, Susan's sister like?

2. In "Intensive Care," what injuries did Susan have, and how did she recuperate?

3. In "Cloverleaf Books," how does Susan describe herself?

4. What does Claire Jenkins say about typing manuscripts for her brother, Alan?

5. In a letter that Alan Conway writes to Charles Clover, why does he say that he is committing suicide?

6. What does Susan say about Alan's novel The Slide?

7. What similarities to Pye Hall does Susan see when she visits Alan Conway's home in "Abbey Grange, Framlingham"?

8. What does Susan do after she recovers?

9. In "The Club at The Ivy," what does Susan learn from the waiter, Donald Leigh?

10. How does Susan describe Andreas in "The Letter"?

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