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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who proved that a man's thesis was untrue while at Flamborough College?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) Peter.
(c) Harriet.
(d) Miss de Vine.

3. What is starting at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) The Trinity Term.
(b) The Winter Term.
(c) Christmas Break.
(d) Spring Break.

4. Whom does Harriet meet as she is entering Shrewsbury on the night of the prank call?
(a) The Warden.
(b) The culprit.
(c) The Dean.
(d) Peter.

5. Whom is Arthur Robinson connected to?
(a) Miss de Vine.
(b) The Warden.
(c) Padgett.
(d) The Dean.

6. What has Miss Newland been receiving previous to her attempted suicide?
(a) Telephone calls.
(b) Money.
(c) Blackmail.
(d) Poison pen letters.

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

8. Where does Harriet first call to contact Peter?
(a) The Foreign Office.
(b) His office in Warsaw.
(c) A hotel in Rome.
(d) His house in London.

9. Where does Peter take Harriet after he returns from York?
(a) The English country side.
(b) Dinner.
(c) London.
(d) The Thames.

10. As Peter and Harriet prepare to take coffee in the Senior Common Room, what does Peter ask Harriet to do?
(a) Stay silent and let him do the talking.
(b) Bring up the murder.
(c) Introduce him to the ladies.
(d) Speak the truth and stick to the point.

11. What does Peter refuse to discuss with the Warden?
(a) History.
(b) Science.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Murder.

12. Who asks Mrs. Goodwin not to go?
(a) Miss Hillyard.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Miss Martin.
(d) Peter.

13. How is the culprit supposed to have exited the science lab?
(a) Through the vent.
(b) Through the basement.
(c) Through the door.
(d) Through the window.

14. Who finishes the sonnet that Harriet began writing?
(a) Harriet.
(b) Miss Martin.
(c) Peter.
(d) Miss Lydgate.

15. What does Peter buy Harriet as protection?
(a) A knife.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A gun.
(d) A dog collar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attempts to punch Peter while Peter is playing the piano?

2. Which of Harriet's acquaintances sees her and Peter on the river?

3. What does Peter discuss with Miss Hillyard?

4. Who is involved in the search party for Miss Newland?

5. How long does Peter sleep while Harriet watches boats on the river?

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