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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. What is the surname of the hotel manager?
(a) Sedgwick.
(b) Arbuthnot.
(c) Humfries.
(d) Luscombe.

2. Sedgwick is often noted for which of the following?
(a) Conservation efforts.
(b) Wild antics.
(c) Love of expensive things.
(d) Political aspirations.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From which room does Lady Sedgwick call out to the commissionaire?

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

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

4. What does Gorman attempt to do that angers Lady Sedgwick?

5. On which street is there a gridlock of traffic?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does Elvira visit? What topic is discussed between the two?

3. Discuss the interaction between Colonel Luscombe and Miss Gorringe.

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

5. What happens when Pennyfather gets to his room?

6. Who does Lady Sedgwick wait for dow the hall? What is the purpose?

7. What does Miss Marple do first thing in the morning?

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

9. Describe the confrontation between Lady Sedgwick and Michael Gorman.

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

(see the answer keys)

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