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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 Davy's title?

2. The murder suspect admits to having an affair with another character. Who is it?

3. What unusual item is just outside the tea house?

4. It is believed that the guest's disappearance is somehow connected to which of the following?

5. Davy was attempting to be less threatening by trying to portray himself as which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Davy learn about Pennyfather's return? What step is taken next?

2. How does Elvira react when Father asks her about previous murder attempts? Discuss at least one of the attempts on Elvira's life.

3. What prevented the couple from calling the police? Who did they call instead?

4. What comes out of the interview with Bertram's owners? What does Davy learn?

5. What does Humfries know that the others do not? What warning is given to Miss Gorringe?

6. Explain the scenario in which Pennyfather finally awakes. Where is he? Does anyone know what happened?

7. What unusual item does Miss Marple spot outside the restaurant?

8. Discuss the interview Father has with Elvira and Lady Sedgwick. Why did Elvira return to Bertram's Hotel?

9. Discuss Davy's interview with Miss Marple. What information did she supply to Father?

10. Examine the interview Father has with Bridget. What does Bridget disclose to Father? What does Bridget keep from Father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Canon Pennyfather was scheduled to fly to Lucerne. What was the purpose of the trip? Who else would be in the city? What is Pennyfather's profession? What do you think caused Pennyfather's amnesia? Who was the person that resembled Pennyfather? Do you think Pennyfather had anything to do with the robberies or Gorman's death? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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