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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. Miss Marple goes shopping in which town?

2. What kind of train is robbed by several assailants?

3. What adjective is best used to describe Miss Marple?

4. The thefts discussed involve which of the following items?

5. What type of store is visited by Miss Marple?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Bertram's Hotel, its location, architecture, and reputation.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Marple is a well known amateur detective. Examine Miss Marple's experience and credibility. Why do people listen to an amateur detective that is also an elderly woman? What is Miss Marple's reputation? What does Miss Marple get out of helping to solve cases? Is there a chance of accolades, awards or monetary compensation? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Jane Marple. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Miss Marple go next? How might Miss Marple's adventures change in future books? Has Miss Marple ever failed to solve a case? Has Miss Marple ever worked with other detectives such as Hercule Poirot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Luscombe and Elvira. Why does Elvira need at guardian if she is nineteen years old? How long will the relationship last? At what age does Elvira receive her inheritance? Are Elvira and Luscombe on good terms? Why, if Luscombe is Elvira's guardian, is he not privy to her financial information through the family lawyer?

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