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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. What caused the death of one of the children?

2. What is the surname of Mollie and Giles?

3. Giles is afraid that they will run out of what item?

4. What delays Trotter?

5. What was the last name of the foster children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Ralstons and other guests find unusual about Miss Casewell?

2. Mollie and Giles have a lovers' quarrel in the kitchen, witnessed in part by Paravicini. What is the cause for the quarrel? How is it resolved?

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

4. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.

5. What warning is issued to the radio listeners?

6. Who are the Corrigans and how do they related to the story?

7. What are the only clues the police have in the case of the murder of Mrs. Maureen Lyon?

8. Why was Mollie chosen as the third victim? Was Mollie at fault? What was Mollie's role in the Corrigan case?

9. Why is Detective Sergeant Trotter discouraged from going to Monkswell Manor?

10. What is the real reason Miss Casewell returned to England, and more specifically, Monkswell Manor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the names of the rooms at Monkswell Manor? What is the purpose of naming the rooms? What famous buildings have unusual names? Is it a practical or cultural thing to name rooms? What would you name your own room at Monkswell Manor? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Mollie and Mrs. Boyle were both involved in the Corrigan case. Compare and contrast the two women, their personalities, and their roles in the case of Longridge Farm. Which character is more appealing to you, and why?

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Name at least one instance pertaining to each character in the play. Explain the significance of the method in regards to the character as well as the story.

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