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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Harriet react to Pomfret's proposal after he has left her?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She cries.
(c) She grows angry at men.
(d) She doubts her decision.

2. Which student does the Dean encourage to stop studying and take a break?
(a) Pomfret.
(b) Miss Newland.
(c) Saint-George.
(d) Miss Casttermole.

3. Who served in the military with Peter?
(a) Pomfret.
(b) Padgett.
(c) Farringdon.
(d) Jukes.

4. Who asks Peter if he is comfortable in his occupation of catching murderers?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Miss Barton.
(d) Miss Martin.

5. Whom does the Dean call an incredibly beautiful young man?
(a) Peter.
(b) Farringdon.
(c) Saint-George.
(d) Pomfret.

6. How does Saint-George demonstrate that his arm has healed?
(a) By playing cricket.
(b) By embracing Harriet.
(c) By punting on the river.
(d) By doing a handstand.

7. Who helps Harriet get a letter to Peter?
(a) Peter's secretary.
(b) Peter's brother.
(c) Mr. Arbuthnot.
(d) Saint-George.

8. Who accuses Harriet of behaving inappropriately with Peter?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) Saint-George.
(c) The Warden.
(d) Miss Martin.

9. After leaving the science lab, what does Peter say to Harriet?
(a) He tells her that Miss de Vine is the culprit.
(b) He asks her to call in a private detective.
(c) He tells her he is leaving for Rome.
(d) He warns her that she is in danger.

10. How long does Peter sleep while Harriet watches boats on the river?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Twenty minutes.
(d) One hour.

11. Who awakens Harriet Sunday night?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) Carrie and Annie.
(c) Miss Martin.
(d) Peter.

12. At what point does Miss Newland jump out of the canoe?
(a) When she sees the search party coming.
(b) When she is approaching the waterfall.
(c) Before the search party finds her.
(d) She does not jump out of the canoe.

13. With whom is Peter having lunch on Monday?
(a) The Dean.
(b) Pomfret.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Saint-George.

14. The next morning, whom does Harriet tell about the phone call?
(a) Miss Edwards.
(b) Miss de Vine.
(c) Miss Barton.
(d) Miss Hillyard.

15. Who has a heart attack?
(a) Miss de Vine.
(b) Annie.
(c) Miss Martin.
(d) Harriet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hears a grinding noise in Harriet's room the night of the smashing?

2. Where does Harriet gain consciousness after her attack?

3. Who finds Harriet after she is attacked?

4. Who calls Harriet to tell her that he spotted the culprit?

5. What does Harriet tell the dean she feels like before Peter dines with them?

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