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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Humfries?
(a) 70.
(b) 50.
(c) 60.
(d) 45.

2. One of the robbers resembles which person at the Hotel?
(a) Marple.
(b) Pennyfather.
(c) Gorman.
(d) Humfries.

3. What or whom does Elvira continue to ask questions about?
(a) Sister.
(b) Room service.
(c) Mother.
(d) Shopping.

4. What is Bridget's job while Elvira runs her errand?
(a) Cause a distraction.
(b) Wait outside the shop.
(c) Call for a taxi.
(d) Hold Elvira's bag.

5. What is the name of the commissionaire?
(a) Lackey.
(b) Gorman.
(c) Pennyfather.
(d) Neville.

6. What growing concern involves Elvira?
(a) Squandering her money.
(b) Relationship with Luscombe.
(c) Restriction on travel.
(d) Potential marriage.

7. In which country is the hotel located?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Ireland.

8. What is Pennyfather's title?
(a) Canon.
(b) Lord.
(c) Father.
(d) Dr.

9. Which type of person is not mentioned as a regular guest of the hotel?
(a) Doctors.
(b) Dowagers.
(c) Aristocrats.
(d) Americans.

10. What is the dining companion's occupation?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Actor.
(c) Investigator.
(d) Race car driver.

11. Who points out many people she knows only to find out that they are strangers?
(a) Marple.
(b) Hazy.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Elvira.

12. Where does the assailant hit Pennyfather?
(a) Back.
(b) Nose.
(c) Head.
(d) Jaw.

13. Where does Pennyfather go to catch a plane?
(a) Kensington Air Station.
(b) Edwards' Heliopad.
(c) Heathrow Airport.
(d) Gatwick Shuttle Service.

14. What type of breakfast does Miss Marple prefer?
(a) French.
(b) Continental.
(c) Old-fashioned.
(d) Light.

15. Where is Elvira going to go that day?
(a) Hartfordshire.
(b) London.
(c) Kent.
(d) Manchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the horse discussed by Lady Sedgwick and Commissionaire Gorman?

2. The person is waiting for which other guest to arrive?

3. What is Elvira's main problem?

4. What item does Elvira steal?

5. Who does Elvira visit in the town?

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