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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. What is the royal title of Martinelli?
(a) Ambassadress.
(b) Duke.
(c) Countess.
(d) Princess.

2. Davy watches a/n ________ couple pack up to leave.
(a) Swedish.
(b) Serbian.
(c) German.
(d) American.

3. Who does Miss Marple spot when she stops to have tea?
(a) Gorman.
(b) Malinowski.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Luscombe.

4. How are the two men related?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Father and son.

5. What distinguishes the item from any others that might be similar?
(a) Bright stripes.
(b) Curly horns.
(c) License plate.
(d) Bridle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interviews Elvira and Lady Sedgwick?

2. It is believed that the guest's disappearance is somehow connected to which of the following?

3. Who was called instead of the police?

4. Which of the characters wakes up in a strange room?

5. Where did that particular episode take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the interview Father has with Malinowski. How does Malinowski react to seeing the gun? What does Father learn about Malinowski's relationships to Elvira and Lady Sedgwick?

2. What seems to be odd about the information received from the employees at Bertram's?

3. What does Humfries know that the others do not? What warning is given to Miss Gorringe?

4. Explain the scenario in which Pennyfather finally awakes. Where is he? Does anyone know what happened?

5. How does Elvira react when Father asks her about previous murder attempts? Discuss at least one of the attempts on Elvira's life.

6. What is the topic of conversation between Father and his boss at Scotland Yard?

7. How was Gorman allegedly shot? What was the man trying to do?

8. What does Davy learn about Pennyfather's return? What step is taken next?

9. How does Davy learn about Pennyfather's disappearance? What are Davy's thoughts on the matter?

10. What comes out of the interview with Bertram's owners? What does Davy learn?

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