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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 item worn by the commissionaire is a source of pride?

2. What is the name of the commissionaire?

3. What item does Elvira steal?

4. What does Pennyfather discover when he arrives at the airport?

5. What job does Miss Gorringe hold at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to Canon Pennyfather? Who reports him missing?

3. Where does Canon Pennyfather go? What is the intended plan? What happens?

4. Who does Miss Marple see in the lounge? What topic is discussed?

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

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

7. How does Pennyfather decide to amuse himself with the extra time? Why does he make the choice?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Lady Sedgwick then and now. How did they find one another? What was the point of Gorman trying to blackmail Lady Sedgwick? Wouldn't it cause Gorman as much harm? Was Lady Sedgwick's threat sincere? Do you think Lady Sedgwick murdered Gorman? Explain the series of events to follow.

Essay Topic 2

Lady Selina Hazy is introduced early on in the narrative. Who is Lady Hazy? What is her purpose in the story? How does she know Miss Marple? What happens to Lady Hazy as the story progresses? How do you think Lady Hazy would view the outcome of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Miss Marple is a well known amateur detective. Examine Miss Marple's experience and credibility. Why do people listen to an amateur detective that is also an elderly woman? What is Miss Marple's reputation? What does Miss Marple get out of helping to solve cases? Is there a chance of accolades, awards or monetary compensation? Explain.

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