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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Boyle England has:

2. According to the nursery rhyme, what is the farmer's wife's weapon?

3. Who jokes about speaking of the devil?

4. What color does Miss Casewell used to describe herself?

5. Mr. Paravicini warns Mollie about being:

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Paravicini warns Mollie that she is too trusting and needs to be more careful. Why does Paravicini say that to Mollie? To what is Paravicini referring? What examples does Paravicini give? Do you agree or disagree with Paravicini's comments and suggestions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The tune to "Three Blind Mice" is used throughout the story. What references are connected to the tune? Why is the tune so upsetting to Mollie? Why is it so well liked by Paravicini and Wren? What is your opinion of the tune? Of the rhyme? Is the tune/rhyme appropriate for the play?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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