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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. What kind of train is robbed by several assailants?

2. What growing concern involves Elvira?

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

4. What does Pennyfather do to kill time after he leaves the airport?

5. Marple recognizes Sedgwick from her many appearances in/on _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspect of Elvira's life is also under Luscombe's care? What does Elvira want to know about it?

2. What happens when Pennyfather gets to his room?

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

4. How is the matter of the stolen bracelet solved? What is the jeweler's reaction?

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

6. Who does Elvira visit? What topic is discussed between the two?

7. What is the reason for Miss Marple's trip to Bertram's Hotel? Who is paying for the trip?

8. What does Elvira learn when she returns from Ireland? What does Elvira do next?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss in detail the reputation of Lady Bess Sedgwick. Why is Lady Sedgwick seen as being a wild character? What has she done? Where are the stories reported? Do you think the stories are true? Does Lady Sedgwick do anything to dispel any rumors?

Essay Topic 2

Elvira Blake is a privileged girl of nineteen years. Write a complete character description of Elvira Blake. Include Elvira's fortune and impending inheritance, Elvira's sense of entitlement, and her propensity to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Also be sure to include her relationships with Luscombe, Bridget, her parents, and Malinowski.

Essay Topic 3

There is a love triangle between Elvira, Lady Sedgwick, and Malinowski. Discuss the nature of the love triangle. Who is the most involved in the relationship? Who has the strongest relationship? Is anyone being bamboozled? How does Malinowski feel about each woman? How do you think the story might have ended had Lady Sedgwick lived? Do you think Malinowski will still try to marry Elvira?

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