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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. In chapter one, who is sitting in the lounge having tea?

2. What is the name of the commissionaire?

3. What type of breakfast does Miss Marple prefer?

4. Where does the big meeting take place?

5. What item had failed to work properly for Elvira?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the beginning of the story, Luscombe talks about Elvira's trip to Kent. Why is Elvira scheduled to go to Kent? Who will Elvira meet there? How long will Elvira stay? Does Elvira ever go to Kent? Do you think Elvira will go to Kent in the future?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Lady Sedgwick and Malinowski. What is the nature of their relationship? Is it personal, professional, or both? How did they meet? How does Elvira fit into the relationship? What plans have been made about their future?

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