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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. What is the name of the commissionaire?

2. How old is Humfries?

3. What is Miss Blake's first name?

4. What is Pennyfather's title?

5. What causes Pennyfather to get back at the hotel after midnight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the confrontation between Lady Sedgwick and Michael Gorman.

2. What is the reason for Miss Marple's trip to Bertram's Hotel? Who is paying for the trip?

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

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

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

6. What is Elvira's solution to the problem? Does the other party agree?

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

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

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

10. Who does Lady Sedgwick wait for dow the hall? What is the purpose?

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

In the beginning of the story Lady Hazy points out many different guests to Miss Marple although many of the identities are incorrect. Discuss mistaken identities as they relate to the story. Do you think there was another purpose to Lady Hazy's discussion or was it simply entertaining to have Miss Marple realize the error? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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