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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter one, who is sitting in the lounge having tea?

2. Miss Marple tries to what unsuccessfully?

3. Where is Elvira going to go that day?

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

5. Where is Pennyfather attacked after he returns to the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens when Pennyfather gets to his room?

6. What happens to Canon Pennyfather? Who reports him missing?

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

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

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

10. Where does Miss Marple go shopping? Who does she see when she stops for lunch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss in detail the reputation of Lady Bess Sedgwick. Why is Lady Sedgwick seen as being a wild character? What has she done? Where are the stories reported? Do you think the stories are true? Does Lady Sedgwick do anything to dispel any rumors?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Humfries is the manager of Bertram's Hotel. Write a biography on Mr. Humfries. Include all you know about him including personality traits. What types of things might Humfries see working at the hotel? How could Humfries benefit from the information? Do you think Humfries was in on the crime syndicate? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write your own murder mystery based on "At Bertram's Hotel." Use Miss Marple and Father as recurring characters in the story. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, and synopsis. Explain your inspiration.

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