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

2. At what age will Elvira receive her expected inheritance?
(a) 30.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

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

4. What job does Miss Gorringe hold at the hotel?
(a) Desk clerk.
(b) Assistant manager.
(c) Parlor maid.
(d) Event coordinator.

5. What title is given to Miss Blake?
(a) Honorable.
(b) Mistress.
(c) Lady.
(d) Duchess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the big meeting take place?

2. How old is Humfries?

3. What type of breakfast does Miss Marple prefer?

4. Elvira asks if ______ has ever attempted to make contact with her.

5. Miss Marple is well known as which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What question does Luscombe ask Humfries? What is the reply?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the opening scene, the first character and the activity of the afternoon.

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

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