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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 adjective is used to describe Malinowski?

2. What is unusual about the interview with the chambermaid?

3. Who stepped forward to protect Elvira?

4. What manner is associated with Father?

5. What did the people want to protect so that they refrained from calling the police?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Miss Marple see while she is out at the park? What does she attempt to do? Is she successful?

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

7. What seems to be odd about the information received from the employees at Bertram's?

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

9. What occurs while Father is speaking with Miss Marple in the lounge? What does Father find outside the hotel?

10. What activity does Miss Marple do next on her vacation? What spurs the choice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chief Inspector Fred Davy works at Scotland Yard. What is Davy's job? Why is he referred to as "Father?" Write a biography on Davy. Also explain the purpose of Scotland Yard and why it appears in most British crime novels.

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the story Lady Hazy points out many different guests to Miss Marple although many of the identities are incorrect. Discuss mistaken identities as they relate to the story. Do you think there was another purpose to Lady Hazy's discussion or was it simply entertaining to have Miss Marple realize the error? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Christie's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

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