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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 does Father connect to the crimes?

2. Who stepped forward to protect Elvira?

3. Which character is interviewed first?

4. In the beginning of chapter 12, which landmark is visited by Miss Marple?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Discuss the interview Father has with Malinowski. How does Malinowski react to seeing the gun? What does Father learn about Malinowski's relationships to Elvira and Lady Sedgwick?

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

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 3

Explain the connection of the robbery of the Irish train near Bedhampton, Bertram's Hotel and the presence of Malinowski's car at the crime scenes. How were the robberies related to Bertram's Hotel? Who was responsible? How did Father figure it out?

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