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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did Pennyfather forget to leave behind when he left the hotel to go to the airport?
(a) Key.
(b) Parking permit.
(c) Forwarding address.
(d) Tip.

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

7. What does Pennyfather do to kill time after he leaves the airport?
(a) Takes a walk in the park.
(b) Visits a local mall.
(c) Goes to a movie.
(d) Goes to dinner.

8. What is the name of Elvira's friend?
(a) Molly.
(b) Annika.
(c) Bridget.
(d) Connie.

9. What is the name of the movie seen by Pennyfather?
(a) Secret Garden.
(b) Walls of Jericho.
(c) Murder on the Orient Express.
(d) Mousetrap.

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

11. Who arrives at the house during the man's absence?
(a) Houseguest.
(b) Sedgwick.
(c) Gorman.
(d) Police.

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

13. Miss Marple goes shopping in which town?
(a) Bath.
(b) London.
(c) Stratford-on-Avon.
(d) White Chapel.

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

15. What type of breakfast does Miss Marple prefer?
(a) French.
(b) Old-fashioned.
(c) Light.
(d) Continental.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Luscombe to Miss Blake?

3. What was the name of the city mentioned in the conversation between Lady Sedgwick and her guest?

4. Who does Elvira visit in the town?

5. What is Bridget's job while Elvira runs her errand?

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