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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. Who is also at the same table?

2. Blake questions Luscombe about which topic?

3. Where does the assailant hit Pennyfather?

4. Where is Elvira going to go that day?

5. What is the name of the horse discussed by Lady Sedgwick and Commissionaire Gorman?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the matter of the stolen bracelet solved? What is the jeweler's reaction?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Colonel Luscombe broaches a delicate subject with Lady Sedgwick. What is the subject? What is Lady Sedgwick's reply?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lady Selina Hazy is introduced early on in the narrative. Who is Lady Hazy? What is her purpose in the story? How does she know Miss Marple? What happens to Lady Hazy as the story progresses? How do you think Lady Hazy would view the outcome of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the connection of the robbery of the Irish train near Bedhampton, Bertram's Hotel and the presence of Malinowski's car at the crime scenes. How were the robberies related to Bertram's Hotel? Who was responsible? How did Father figure it out?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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