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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 else is interviewed about the murder?

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

3. The first guest interviewed is a man with which physical affliction?

4. Davy wants to talk to which person next?

5. What is the number on the identifier attached to the item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story did Elvira tell Father that is denied by Bridget? What is your opinion on why Elvira may have lied?

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

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

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

5. How does Pennyfather respond to the questions asked by Davy?

6. Does Father get any help from the interviews with Luscombe and his cousin?

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

8. What is the topic of conversation between Father and his boss at Scotland Yard?

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

10. How does Davy learn about Pennyfather's disappearance? What are Davy's thoughts on the matter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Luscombe and Elvira. Why does Elvira need at guardian if she is nineteen years old? How long will the relationship last? At what age does Elvira receive her inheritance? Are Elvira and Luscombe on good terms? Why, if Luscombe is Elvira's guardian, is he not privy to her financial information through the family lawyer?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Elvira Blake is a privileged girl of nineteen years. Write a complete character description of Elvira Blake. Include Elvira's fortune and impending inheritance, Elvira's sense of entitlement, and her propensity to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. Also be sure to include her relationships with Luscombe, Bridget, her parents, and Malinowski.

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