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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. What kind of storm interferes with several characters' plans to get to Charles Seaingham's home?
(a) A blinding rain.
(b) A blizzard.
(c) A dust storm.
(d) A heavy hailstorm.

2. Whom does Wiggins talk to again to learn more about Helen?
(a) Melrose.
(b) Abbie.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Nellie.

3. What does Tommy think of his guardian?
(a) That she is very strict.
(b) That she is fantastic in every way possible.
(c) That she is a dumb as a post.
(d) That she is very kind and loving but also can be mean sometimes.

4. Who is horrified at the thought of Melrose, Vivian, Agatha, and Ruthven getting a room at the Jerusalem Inn when it appears they are stranded from the storm?
(a) Vivian.
(b) Ruthven.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Melrose.

5. After Beatrice's body is found, whom does Jury request go with him to the study?
(a) Harry.
(b) Vivian.
(c) Parmenger.
(d) Melrose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What forces Danielle into service as a maid?

2. How much older than Susan Assington is her husband?

3. What does Jury ask Vivian when he is questioning her about Beatrice's murder?

4. What meal do Grace and Jury share while discussing Beatrice's murder?

5. Who is Lady St. Leger in charge of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What theory of Beatrice's murder do Jury and Melrose discuss at the Jerusalem Inn when they are there with Tom and Robbie?

2. How does Susan Assington appear to the group when it arrives at Spinney Abbey during the snowstorm?

3. What is confusing to the guests about Beatrice's murder scene?

4. What first impression of Parmenger does Melrose offer to Jury?

5. What is Grace most upset about during her questioning with Jury about Beatrice's murder?

6. How is the Margate Hotel described?

7. What arrangements was Brown given for her work at Bonaventure?

8. What does Parmenger say to Jury while being questioned about Beatrice's murder?

9. What wry comment does Parmenger make to Jury about how he is dressed the night Beatrice is found?

10. What information does Ruthven hear from other servants that he passes along to Melrose?

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