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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is not a gift Ruby receives for Christmas?
(a) Roller skates.
(b) Pretend jewelry.
(c) A dollhouse.
(d) A chocolate orange.

2. Who is Jean-Paul Armand?
(a) A photographer.
(b) A French historian.
(c) The postman.
(d) Alice's doctor.

3. Which of these is not a name for the baby suggested by Bunty's sister, Babs?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Anne.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Alexandra.

4. Which of these is not something the girls have for breakfast the morning Bunty leaves?
(a) Sugary cornflakes.
(b) Lumpy porridge.
(c) Soggy eggy-toast fingers.
(d) Burnt toast.

5. What kind of flowers were on the Barkers' best tea service?
(a) White lily-of-the-valley.
(b) Blue forget-me-nots.
(c) Red roses.
(d) Yellow daisies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is not found in George's bedside table?

2. Who is accused of dawdling at the table?

3. Who is Alice's oldest child?

4. Who does George tell Bunty was with the girls on holiday?

5. Who is Ruby told has sent her message from beyond the grave not to worry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What made Nell cry on her honeymoon?

2. What causes Nell to faint in Footnote (ii)?

3. What does Ruby witness their last morning on holiday that she probably shouldn't have?

4. How was Jack killed?

5. What story do they tell Bunty when they get home?

6. What happens to Frank?

7. What happens to Ruby in the back yard during the party?

8. Why does it take some time for Ruby's family to realize Bunty is missing?

9. Why does Ruby resolve to learn to read while at Auntie Babs'?

10. How is Ruby received when she returns home?

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