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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which street is there a gridlock of traffic?
(a) Main.
(b) Downing.
(c) Churchill.
(d) Pond.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where does the big meeting take place?
(a) Scotland Yard.
(b) Bertram's courtyard.
(c) In the back garden.
(d) Buckingham Palace.

9. What does Pennyfather discover when he arrives at the airport?
(a) He lost the ticket.
(b) He is needed back at the hotel.
(c) The flight has been canceled.
(d) The plane is gone.

10. Who points out many people she knows only to find out that they are strangers?
(a) Marple.
(b) Elvira.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Hazy.

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

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

13. The thefts discussed involve which of the following items?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Hotel room keys.
(c) Bonds.
(d) Furs.

14. What item does Elvira return after she is back in the city?
(a) Bracelet.
(b) Travel map.
(c) Favor.
(d) Wallet.

15. Miss Marple is well known as which of the following?
(a) Detective.
(b) Laundress.
(c) Baker.
(d) Wedding planner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pennyfather's title?

2. Where is Elvira going to go that day?

3. Which type of person is not mentioned as a regular guest of the hotel?

4. What is the name of the commissionaire?

5. What is the name of Elvira's friend?

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