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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pünd think that it would be better if he is the one to speak to Nancy Mitchell at the bridge?
(a) Hare is a good friend of her father's.
(b) She may be afraid that Hare will arrest her.
(c) She may be more willing to talk with a stranger.
(d) Hare is not a very tactful person.

2. In "Crime and Punishment," who contacts Atticus Pünd about investigating the Melissa James case?
(a) Her family.
(b) The police.
(c) A fan.
(d) Her agent.

3. Where do Leonard and Samantha go when they tell Algernon that they are going to see a play?
(a) To rent a flat in London.
(b) To meet with lawyers.
(c) To speak privately with Pünd.
(d) To hire a private investigator.

4. In "Thirteen: Post-Mortem," where does Eric say he will be staying?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) With his aunt.
(c) With friends.
(d) At the Red Lion.

5. In "Katie," how does Katie say she finally discovered what Gordon is up to?
(a) She overheard a phone call.
(b) A friend called to tell her what was going on.
(c) She saw a text on his phone.
(d) She saw him with Naomi in London.

6. In "Algernon Marsh," what lavender-scented item does Maureen hand Melissa?
(a) A sachet.
(b) A cup of tea.
(c) A bouquet.
(d) A letter.

7. Why is Susan's conversation with Melissa initially awkward for her?
(a) Melissa used to date Andreas.
(b) Melissa treated Susan badly when she and Alan Conway were still married.
(c) Melissa blames her for Alan Conway's death.
(d) Melissa was the one who urged Lisa Treherne to get rid of Susan.

8. What does Eric's mother remind him of?
(a) A tea kettle.
(b) A hedgehog.
(c) A stuffed bear.
(d) A loaf of bread.

9. What is the name of the police detective who is assigned to Melissa James's murder?
(a) DCS Locke.
(b) DS Adams.
(c) DCI Hare.
(d) DC Pane.

10. When Susan arrives at Heath House in "Back to Westleton," what is Martin holding?
(a) A dog leash.
(b) A dagger.
(c) A hammer.
(d) A copy of Conway's book.

11. What is implied about why Algernon's aunt disinherited him?
(a) She knows that he hated her husband.
(b) She believes that he was stealing from her.
(c) She disapproves of his wife.
(d) She was disappointed when he went to jail.

12. To which opera is Francis supposed to be going on the evening that "Clarence Keep" opens?
(a) The Magic Flute.
(b) Apollo and Hyacinth.
(c) The Deluded Bridegroom.
(d) The Marriage of Figaro.

13. When Hare and Pünd confront Algernon with Melissa's letter, whom does he say she was writing to?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) Himself.
(c) Leonard Collins.
(d) Lance Gardner.

14. In the beginning of "The Ludendorff Diamond," what is Atticus Pünd getting ready to do?
(a) Announce the solution to a crime.
(b) Fire his secretary.
(c) Give a speech.
(d) Move to a new flat.

15. In the hospital, whom does Nancy Mitchell confirm is her baby's father?
(a) Eric.
(b) Lance.
(c) Leonard.
(d) Francis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Susan returns to Branlow Hall in "The Owl," why is Melissa Conway there?

2. What is distinctive about Algernon Marsh's car?

3. How does Atticus Pünd get Cox to tell him the truth about Melissa's involvement in his film?

4. Who do Hare and Pünd find out was the mysterious person peeking into Clarence Keep when Francis was killed?

5. What idea of Susan's was included in the published version of Conway's book?

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