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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21 of Leigh's novel, who screamed that they wanted Short dead?

2. In "A Secret Never to be Told," who killed Mary Blakiston?

3. In Chapter 26 of Night Comes Calling written by Conway, when was John Moriston the commanding officer of Leonard Graveney?

4. In "The Atticus Adventures," when did a TV and film producer leave Framlingham after having lunch with Conway?

5. In "A Secret Never to be Told," what does Robert say was the purpose of the locked room at the Manor House?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "After the Funeral," how does Susan describe the reception after Conway's funeral?

2. In "Starbucks, Ipswich," what does Detective Superintendent Locke have to say to Susan when they met at Starbucks?

3. What does Conway's ex-wife Melissa say about the Pund novels in "Bradford-on-Avon"?

4. In "The Road to Framlingham," what does Charles ask Susan?

5. What happened to Cloverleaf Books?

6. What is Katie, Susan's sister like?

7. In "The Club at The Ivy," what does Susan learn from the waiter, Donald Leigh?

8. What does Susan do after she recovers?

9. In "Crouch End," why do Susan and Andreas argue?

10. In "After Funeral," what does Claire give Susan and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story is told from two points of view. What are the two points of view in the novel? How do these different points of view affect the storyline and what readers know about characters and events?

Essay Topic 2

Conway enjoyed words and word play all his life. How is word play used in Conway’s books? How is word play a factor in his death?

Essay Topic 3

Conway took elements of Magpie Murders from real life. What are some elements in Magpie Murders that Conway took from real life? What is revealed about art imitating life?

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