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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event is Elvira prepared to celebrate?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Victoria Day.
(d) Birthday.

2. Marple recognizes Sedgwick from her many appearances in/on _______.
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Stage.
(c) Charity committees.
(d) London.

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

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

5. What kind of train is robbed by several assailants?
(a) Perishable food.
(b) Coal.
(c) Passenger.
(d) Mail.

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

7. What adjective is used to describe Bertram's Hotel?
(a) Old-fashioned.
(b) Comfortable.
(c) Haunted.
(d) Victorian.

8. Which of the following is overheard by Elvira?
(a) Room number.
(b) Phone number.
(c) Argument.
(d) Rendezvous site.

9. What is Miss Blake's first name?
(a) Elvira.
(b) Jane.
(c) Annie.
(d) Selina.

10. At what age will Elvira receive her expected inheritance?
(a) 18.
(b) 21.
(c) 30.
(d) 25.

11. Who is waiting down the hall when Miss Marple receives her lunch?
(a) Humfries.
(b) Luscombe.
(c) Elvira.
(d) Sedgwick.

12. Which person goes missing?
(a) Gorman.
(b) Luscombe.
(c) Marple.
(d) Pennyfather.

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

14. Who does Elvira call after returning from her trip?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Sedgwick.
(c) Luscombe.
(d) Humfries.

15. What relative of Elvira's lives in Kent?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, who is sitting in the lounge having tea?

2. The hotel is reminiscent of which historical period?

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

4. Lady Sedgwick runs the other way when she spots which character?

5. Where does the big meeting take place?

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