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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. What is wrong with the sign for the house?
(a) Too large
(b) Wrong color
(c) Too small
(d) Misspelled

2. Giles asks Mollie for what kind of tool?
(a) Screwdriver
(b) Drill
(c) Spade
(d) Hammer

3. Christopher says that he always finds policemen to be:
(a) Arrogance
(b) Polite
(c) Rude
(d) Attractive

4. What is the name of the old house?
(a) Miragnac
(b) Monkswell Manor
(c) Ponderosa
(d) Green Gables

5. Who notices the issue with the sign?
(a) Mollie
(b) Mrs. Boyle
(c) Major Metcalf
(d) Giles

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character to appear?

2. Mrs. Boyle is annoyed by the house's lack of:

3. What was the first name of the murdered woman?

4. What item does Miss Casewell bring?

5. What term is used to describe Christopher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Lyon's real name? What was the note found with her body?

2. What warning does Mollie receive from Mr. Paravicini? How does Mollie react?

3. What causes the argument over the radio?

4. How does the author describe Christopher Wren?

5. Why did Georgie Corrigan assume the role of a police officer? Why not simply visit Monkswell Manor and kill Mrs. Boyle and Mollie?

6. What prompts the conversation about socialism?

7. Who is the unexpected guest? How does the guest arrive at the manor?

8. Why do Mollie and Giles make separate trips to London? Why is it important to keep it a secret?

9. Trotter finally manages to get some information from Miss Casewell. How long has Miss Casewell been in England? Where was she staying before she returned to the United Kingdom?

10. How does Major Metcalf respond when Mrs. Boyle complains about the accommodations?

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