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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The hotel is reminiscent of which historical period?
(a) Edwardian.
(b) Georgian.
(c) Queen Anne.
(d) Victorian.

2. What does Gorman attempt to do that angers Lady Sedgwick?
(a) Blackmail her.
(b) Pay for dinner.
(c) Steal her taxi.
(d) Kiss her.

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

4. What is Lady Sedgwick's first name?
(a) Jane.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Bridget.
(d) Bess.

5. Sedgwick is often noted for which of the following?
(a) Love of expensive things.
(b) Wild antics.
(c) Conservation efforts.
(d) Political aspirations.

6. What is Luscombe to Miss Blake?
(a) Employer.
(b) Guardian.
(c) Stranger.
(d) Father.

7. Who becomes the first to be worried when the missing person does not arrive at home on time?
(a) Landlord.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Wife.

8. Who is also at the same table?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Pennyfather.
(c) Barnaby.
(d) Malinowksi.

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

10. One of the robbers resembles which person at the Hotel?
(a) Gorman.
(b) Marple.
(c) Pennyfather.
(d) Humfries.

11. Lady Sedgwick runs the other way when she spots which character?
(a) Jane.
(b) Annabel.
(c) Elvira.
(d) Selina.

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

13. In chapter one, who is sitting in the lounge having tea?
(a) Lady Hazy.
(b) Miss Luscombe.
(c) Lord Davy.
(d) Miss Marple.

14. What is the surname of the hotel manager?
(a) Luscombe.
(b) Arbuthnot.
(c) Humfries.
(d) Sedgwick.

15. What is the rank of Mr. Luscombe, a regular guest?
(a) Commander.
(b) Major.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Elvira desperately want to go?

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

3. The thefts discussed involve which of the following items?

4. What nationality is linked to the train?

5. On which street is there a gridlock of traffic?

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