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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 members of the group greatly admire William McQuade?
(a) Vivian and Charles.
(b) Vivian and Jury.
(c) Vivian and Melrose.
(d) Only Vivian, because no one else has seen his movies.

2. What does Jury ask Vivian when he is questioning her about Beatrice's murder?
(a) Why she is so mean to him all of the time.
(b) If they can go out sometime.
(c) Why she isn't married.
(d) Who she thinks might be guilty of the crime.

3. What is St. Leger so concerned about that happened the night before Beatrice's murder?
(a) That Tom was out on skis so late at night.
(b) That someone tried to poison her own drink.
(c) That she heard people yelling but didn't investigate to see who or why.
(d) That she got into a fight with Beatrice.

4. Where does Jury find Isobel Dunsany?
(a) At a run-down hotel.
(b) In the town chuch.
(c) On his doorstep; she has come to talk to him.
(d) At her favorite pub.

5. Why is Robbie Lyte returned to Bonaventure?
(a) Because he loved it there so much.
(b) Because he was impossible to control.
(c) Because his mother died.
(d) Because he breaks into a bank and robs it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has apparently happened to Tommy's parents?

2. Who admits to having knowledge of poisons?

3. What forces Danielle into service as a maid?

4. What is Melrose's impression of Susan Assington?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is going on in the Jerusalem Inn when Melrose, Plant, Vivian, Agatha, and Ruthven arrive during the snowstorm?

2. What does Parmenger later admit to doing at Seaingham's mansion during his visit there?

3. What information does Melrose offer Jury about Elizabeth St. Leger when they unexpectedly meet up in the Jerusalem Inn?

4. What information do Jury and Grace share about Grace possibly being poisoned?

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

6. How does Jury come to realize that Melrose and Vivian are in the area when he arrives at the Jerusalem Inn?

7. What feature of Beatrice's leaves a particular impression on Melrose when he first meets her?

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

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

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

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