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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 was the name of the city mentioned in the conversation between Lady Sedgwick and her guest?

2. Lady Sedgwick warns that if Gorman ever makes the same attempt again, she will ________.

3. Where does the assailant hit Pennyfather?

4. What is the name of Elvira's friend?

5. What or whom does Elvira continue to ask questions about?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the reason Lady Sedgwick gave up custody of Elvira. Do you think it was a good or bad choice? Do you think Lady Sedgwick shared the real reason? What was Gorman's explanation? How does Elvira learn the truth about her parents? How does Ireland play into the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Lady Sedgwick then and now. How did they find one another? What was the point of Gorman trying to blackmail Lady Sedgwick? Wouldn't it cause Gorman as much harm? Was Lady Sedgwick's threat sincere? Do you think Lady Sedgwick murdered Gorman? Explain the series of events to follow.

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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