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

2. What causes Pennyfather to get back at the hotel after midnight?
(a) He loses track of time.
(b) He is rushed to the hospital.
(c) He gets lost.
(d) He is mugged.

3. From which room does Lady Sedgwick call out to the commissionaire?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Writing room.
(c) Drawing room.
(d) Breakfast nook.

4. What type of event was the person supposed to attend?
(a) Luncheon.
(b) Birthday party.
(c) Funeral.
(d) Conference.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Luscombe to Miss Blake?

2. Blake questions Luscombe about which topic?

3. What title is given to Miss Blake?

4. Who does Miss Marple call when it is time for breakfast?

5. Who arrives at the house during the man's absence?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Elvira's solution to the problem? Does the other party agree?

2. How does Elvira's plan work? What item is taken?

3. Who does Lady Sedgwick wait for dow the hall? What is the purpose?

4. Describe the confrontation between Lady Sedgwick and Michael Gorman.

5. Where does Miss Marple go shopping? Who does she see when she stops for lunch?

6. What does Miss Marple do first thing in the morning?

7. Who is Mr. Humfries? How does he know Colonel Luscombe?

8. Who meets Colonel Luscombe at the hotel? What is the relationship between the pair?

9. Who does Elvira visit on official business? What topic is discussed?

10. Who overhears the conversation between Sedgwick and Gorman? What does Sedgwick do about the situation?

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