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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. The murder suspect admits to having an affair with another character. Who is it?
(a) Anna.
(b) Sedgwick.
(c) Gorringe.
(d) Elvira.

2. What is Davy's title?
(a) Commissioner.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Chief Inspector.
(d) Father.

3. How many attempts have been made on Elvira's life?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. What is unusual about the interview with the chambermaid?
(a) It's a complete lie.
(b) The chambermaid knows nothing.
(c) Rehearsed.
(d) It's only part of the truth.

5. What is the name of the family that was suppose to house Elvira?
(a) Melford.
(b) Mumforrd.
(c) Mitchell.
(d) Morgan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is interviewed first?

2. In the beginning of chapter 12, which landmark is visited by Miss Marple?

3. What caused Elvira to return to the hotel?

4. Which of the characters wakes up in a strange room?

5. What item belongs to the person being interviewed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Elvira's answer when Father asks about a possible relationship with Malinowski?

2. Discuss the interview Father has with Elvira and Lady Sedgwick. Why did Elvira return to Bertram's Hotel?

3. What story did Elvira tell Father that is denied by Bridget? What is your opinion on why Elvira may have lied?

4. How does Elvira react when Father asks her about previous murder attempts? Discuss at least one of the attempts on Elvira's life.

5. How was Gorman allegedly shot? What was the man trying to do?

6. What prevented the couple from calling the police? Who did they call instead?

7. Explain the scenario in which Pennyfather finally awakes. Where is he? Does anyone know what happened?

8. Examine the interview Father has with Bridget. What does Bridget disclose to Father? What does Bridget keep from Father?

9. What is the topic of conversation between Father and his boss at Scotland Yard?

10. Who does Miss Marple see while she is out at the park? What does she attempt to do? Is she successful?

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