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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. When Harriet sees Peter in Oxford, what is he wearing?
(a) White flannels.
(b) A detectiive cap.
(c) A black overcoat.
(d) His cap and gown.

2. Who once told Harriet that not verifying a source can lead to kidnapping?
(a) Miss Martin.
(b) Peter.
(c) The police.
(d) Harriet's uncle.

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

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

5. Who has told Dr. Threep about a poison pen letter?
(a) Harriet.
(b) The Dean.
(c) The Vice-Chancellor.
(d) The Warden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells the Dean about the figure in the science lab?

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

3. What does Peter say is the only gift that Harriet's allowed him to buy for her?

4. Whom does Harriet suspect to be spying on her and Peter?

5. What is the age difference between Pomfret and Harriet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Miss Hillyard responsible for smashing Harriet's chess set?

2. What does Pomfret accuse Harriet of when he meets her in Chapter 12?

3. How do Harriet and Peter spend the afternoon of his first day in Oxford?

4. How is Harriet attacked?

5. How do Harriet and Peter examine the science lab?

6. Why is Harriet suspicious of Miss Hillyard at the end of Chapter 18?

7. What is the result of the search party for Miss Newland?

8. How does Harriet respond to Pomfret's avowal of devotion?

9. What is Miss Edwards's opinion after Harriet tells her about the prank call?

10. What causes Peter and Harriet to disagree in Chapter 18?

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