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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the horse discussed by Lady Sedgwick and Commissionaire Gorman?
(a) Molly O'Flynn.
(b) Maggie Colcannon.
(c) Bridget O'Hara.
(d) Amber Fire.

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

3. What adjective is best used to describe the man at the desk?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Loud.
(d) Rude.

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

5. What is the dining companion's occupation?
(a) Race car driver.
(b) Investigator.
(c) Reporter.
(d) Actor.

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

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

8. Who does Elvira visit in the town?
(a) Bank.
(b) Jeweler.
(c) Cobbler.
(d) Sweet shop.

9. From which room does Lady Sedgwick call out to the commissionaire?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Drawing room.
(c) Writing room.
(d) Breakfast nook.

10. What item does Elvira steal?
(a) Bracelet.
(b) Bus ticket.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Wallet.

11. What was the name of the city mentioned in the conversation between Lady Sedgwick and her guest?
(a) Lucerne.
(b) Delft.
(c) Munich.
(d) Geneva.

12. Lady Sedgwick warns that if Gorman ever makes the same attempt again, she will ________.
(a) Slap him across the face.
(b) Shoot him.
(c) Hit him with her bag.
(d) Call the police.

13. Where is Elvira going to go that day?
(a) Kent.
(b) Manchester.
(c) London.
(d) Hartfordshire.

14. What item had failed to work properly for Elvira?
(a) Blackmail scheme.
(b) Alibi.
(c) Search for her mother.
(d) Scam to hop onto a train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the big meeting take place?

2. Where does Pennyfather go to catch a plane?

3. Who does Miss Marple see while dining in a store restaurant?

4. One of the robbers resembles which person at the Hotel?

5. Who arrives at the house during the man's absence?

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