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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. Christopher seems to be fixated with:

2. What is Detective Trotter's rank?

3. How does Christopher react when the phone goes dead?

4. Mollie laments that it is getting dark, even though it's what time?

5. What occurrence is reported on the radio?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the repeated questioning of Detective Sergeant Trotter affect Mollie? How does it affect Giles?

2. How does Georgie react when confronted by Kathy? How does Kathy prove her identity?

3. How was the third murder prevented? How did Trotter react to his ruined plans?

4. Monkswell Manor is a guest house operated by Giles and Mollie Ralston. Explain the exterior of the building.

5. What warning is issued to the radio listeners?

6. What are Wren's thoughts about policemen?

7. What is the final determination regarding Mr. Paravicini and his reason for being in the neighborhood when the snow hit?

8. Mollie and Giles want to surprise each other with gifts for their first anniversary. What are the gifts? What are the couple's reactions?

9. What nursery rhyme does Wren sing? What is Wren's opinion about nursery rhymes?

10. How does the group learn about the murder? Where did the murder take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is easy for Trotter to place doubts in Mollie's head regarding the identity of the killer. Why? What does Trotter say that upsets Mollie? Who does Mollie suspect? Why? Is Trotter's style of interrogation the same for everyone? Do the others react like Mollie? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

When police discover the body of Maureen Lyon there is no way to know that the body would be connected to such a convoluted tale. What is the true identity of Mrs. Lyon? Why is Mrs. Lyon connected to Monkswell Manor? How do the police uncover the connection? What can be done about the ties between Monkswell Manor and the victim?

Essay Topic 3

Miss Casewell is very mysterious about her whereabouts and her origin. Explain. Where was Miss Casewell born? Where had she been living prior to her return to England? What is Miss Casewell's true identity? Why is Miss Casewell at Monkswell Manor?

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