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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the basis of Derek's identification of Stefan as the man near Parris's room on the night of the murder?
(a) The man was carrying a toolbox and wore a hat like Stefan's.
(b) The man was Stefan's size and had the same limp as Stefan had.
(c) He heard a passing maid call out to Stefan by name.
(d) He saw the man's face and recognized him as Stefan.

2. What creature is the logo of the Trehornes' hotel?
(a) Barn owl.
(b) Thoroughbred horse.
(c) Hedgehog.
(d) Red fox.

3. What is the name of the book that ended Susan's publishing career?
(a) Magpie Murders.
(b) Atticus Pünd Takes the Case
(c) Moonflower Murders.
(d) Atticus Pünd: Marked for Murder

4. What is implied by Susan's question to Lionel Corby about whether all of his clients were men?
(a) She is following up on something that Lawrence said about Lionel.
(b) She is pointing out that he is a misogynist.
(c) She dislikes the kind of men who are obsessed with physical fitness.
(d) She suspects that he was a sex worker while he was in London.

5. In the chapter titled "Page One," what is Susan getting ready to do?
(a) Start editing her first book in two years.
(b) Reread Atticus Pünd Takes the Case.
(c) Write an email to Andreas.
(d) Read the legal paperwork on Heath House.

6. In her interview with Conway, what does Cecily say was strange about the way Parris ended his first conversation with her?
(a) He abruptly stopped talking and walked away.
(b) He said goodbye to Aiden but not to her.
(c) He kissed her.
(d) He called her "Lisa" when he said goodbye.

7. In "Contacts," what does Susan write to James Taylor to find out?
(a) Whether he still has Conway's notes for Atticus Pünd Takes the Case.
(b) Whether the insurance company is going to pay for the damages at Cloverleaf Books.
(c) Whether he knows of a job for her in England.
(d) Whether he knew that his room at Branlow Hall was switched with Frank Parris's room.

8. What is EACH?
(a) A program to rehabilitate former prisoners.
(b) A shelter for domestic abuse sufferers.
(c) A religious organization.
(d) A charity for sick children.

9. What is diazepam?
(a) A heavy narcotic used to treat serious pain.
(b) A benzodiazepine used for conditions like anxiety.
(c) An antihistamine used for conditions like allergies.
(d) A stimulant used for conditions like narcolepsy.

10. Where were Conway and Taylor when Parris was killed?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) Suffolk.
(c) London.
(d) Antigua.

11. What unusual detail does the charity shop clerk remember from Aiden's visit?
(a) His donation of a brand-new designer dress.
(b) The scratch on his cheek.
(c) His strange comments and behavior.
(d) The dog hair on his coat.

12. What is the name of Cecily and Andreas's hotel?
(a) The Mythos.
(b) The Polydorus.
(c) The Herkalion.
(d) The Ammoudi.

13. Where is the maintenance room where Stefan's tools were stored?
(a) In room twelve, in the older part of the hotel.
(b) In the block of staff housing created from the former stables.
(c) In the granary that has been converted into a spa and pool house.
(d) In the back of Branlow Hall next to the rose garden.

14. What important detail about Heath House does Khan reveal?
(a) It was 50% owned by Parris.
(b) Joanne and Martin never wanted to live there in the first place.
(c) Joanne and Martin are seriously behind in their tax payments.
(d) The previous owner died mysteriously.

15. Who is Lionel Corby?
(a) The desk clerk that checked Parris into his room.
(b) The former manager of the Branlow Hall spa.
(c) A friend and former client of Susan's at her publishing agency.
(d) One of the investigating officers in the Parris murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was convicted of the murder at the Trehornes' hotel?

2. What prompts Susan to ask Aiden about the things that went wrong on his wedding day?

3. Where are Lars and Inga from?

4. At dinner with Craig Andrews, who are the two people that Susan identifies as having a motive to kill Parris?

5. When Andreas argues with Susan about her taking the job the Trehornes have offered, which of the following does he imply is true?

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