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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 enters the room to explain what has happened to the man?

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

3. Where did that particular episode take place?

4. Who else is interviewed about the murder?

5. Who stepped forward to protect Elvira?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Davy intend to interview the employees at Bertram's without intimidating them or giving away his angle on the robbery case?

4. What is Elvira's answer when Father asks about a possible relationship with Malinowski?

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

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

7. What piece of information would highly benefit Father and the investigation? Does Father get permission to take the next step? What information does Father discover?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miss Marple is a well known amateur detective. Examine Miss Marple's experience and credibility. Why do people listen to an amateur detective that is also an elderly woman? What is Miss Marple's reputation? What does Miss Marple get out of helping to solve cases? Is there a chance of accolades, awards or monetary compensation? 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

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.

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