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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. Some of the elderly guests are given a special room rate so that they may impress which of the following?
(a) Foreign diplomats.
(b) Their friends.
(c) American tourists.
(d) Local aristocrats.

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

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

4. Where is Pennyfather attacked after he returns to the hotel?
(a) Dining room.
(b) Room.
(c) Hallway.
(d) Courtyard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pennyfather forget to leave behind when he left the hotel to go to the airport?

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

3. What item does Elvira steal?

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

5. What is the secret relationship between Lady Sedgwick and Elvira?

Short Essay Questions

1. What aspect of Elvira's life is also under Luscombe's care? What does Elvira want to know about it?

2. How does Pennyfather decide to amuse himself with the extra time? Why does he make the choice?

3. What does Elvira learn when she returns from Ireland? What does Elvira do next?

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

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

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

7. Who overhears the conversation between Sedgwick and Gorman? What does Sedgwick do about the situation?

8. Who meets Colonel Luscombe at the hotel? What is the relationship between the pair?

9. Colonel Luscombe broaches a delicate subject with Lady Sedgwick. What is the subject? What is Lady Sedgwick's reply?

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

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