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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Miss Marple tries to what unsuccessfully?
(a) Carry her bags back to the hotel.
(b) Find her black gloves.
(c) Find a pair of proper shoes.
(d) Eavesdrop.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country is the hotel located?

2. What item had failed to work properly for Elvira?

3. What is the main topic of discussion?

4. Who is waiting down the hall when Miss Marple receives her lunch?

5. Blake questions Luscombe about which topic?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Miss Marple see in the lounge? What topic is discussed?

2. What causes Pennyfather to be so late returning to the hotel? How does he get into his room?

3. What happens when Pennyfather gets to his room?

4. Who does Elvira visit on official business? What topic is discussed?

5. Where does Canon Pennyfather go? What is the intended plan? What happens?

6. Who is Mr. Humfries? How does he know Colonel Luscombe?

7. What is Luscombe's reply? What does Luscombe try to do to ease the situation?

8. How does Elvira's plan work? What item is taken?

9. What is the reason for Miss Marple's trip to Bertram's Hotel? Who is paying for the trip?

10. Which guest is recognized and identified properly? What is the guest's reputation?

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