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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. Which person goes missing?

2. What is Luscombe to Miss Blake?

3. What is the secret relationship between Lady Sedgwick and Elvira?

4. What is Elvira's main problem?

5. Who does Miss Marple call when it is time for breakfast?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Which guest is recognized and identified properly? What is the guest's reputation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is a love triangle between Elvira, Lady Sedgwick, and Malinowski. Discuss the nature of the love triangle. Who is the most involved in the relationship? Who has the strongest relationship? Is anyone being bamboozled? How does Malinowski feel about each woman? How do you think the story might have ended had Lady Sedgwick lived? Do you think Malinowski will still try to marry Elvira?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Christie's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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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