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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Leonard and Samantha go when they tell Algernon that they are going to see a play?
(a) To rent a flat in London.
(b) To hire a private investigator.
(c) To speak privately with Pünd.
(d) To meet with lawyers.

2. Cox tells the detectives he overheard an argument at Clarence Keep. What was the argument about?
(a) Eric Chandler's failure to find an appropriate girlfriend.
(b) Melissa's relationship with Algernon.
(c) A letter that Francis Pendleton had found.
(d) Something about the Moonflower being crooked.

3. Where are the Collins children when Pünd visits the Collins home?
(a) At a church youth meeting.
(b) At school.
(c) At the lighthouse.
(d) Upstairs, with Algernon.

4. In "Fourteen: Hit-and-Run," whom does Leonard find waiting for him at his kitchen table, smoking a cigarette?
(a) Madeline Cain.
(b) His wife, Samantha.
(c) Algernon Marsh.
(d) Nancy Mitchell's father.

5. When Lisa refers to an "extortionate" sum of money, what is she comparing Susan's work for the Trehornes to (247)?
(a) Blackmail.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Religious belief.
(d) A military action.

6. What is the name of the nearest town to Melissa James's house?
(a) Woodbridge.
(b) Tawleigh.
(c) Barnstaple.
(d) Saunton.

7. To whom is Atticus Pünd Takes the Case dedicated?
(a) Melissa and Jimmy.
(b) Leo and Freddie.
(c) Frank and Leo.
(d) Freddie and Melissa.

8. In "Thirteen: Post-Mortem," where does Eric say he will be staying?
(a) He has no idea.
(b) With friends.
(c) At the Red Lion.
(d) With his aunt.

9. In the hospital, whom does Nancy Mitchell confirm is her baby's father?
(a) Francis.
(b) Lance.
(c) Eric.
(d) Leonard.

10. What causes the Chandlers to think that a stranger came to the door on the night Melissa was killed?
(a) The dog was barking.
(b) They heard an unfamiliar voice.
(c) Phyllis saw a car she did not recognize.
(d) Eric heard Melissa ask "Who are you?"

11. Besides financial fraud, what other crime is Algernon arrested for?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) Hit and run.
(c) Murder.
(d) Larceny.

12. What is Hare's reaction to Francis's death?
(a) He is more determined than ever to catch the killer.
(b) He blames Pünd.
(c) He feels responsible.
(d) He is frightened and overwhelmed.

13. On page 235, Susan mentions a "nom de plume." Which type of person is likely to have a non de plume?
(a) A real estate broker.
(b) A writer.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A banker.

14. In "Twelve: An Arrest is Made," who does Hare arrest?
(a) Eric.
(b) Simon.
(c) Lance.
(d) Francis.

15. Which author does Susan say that Alan Conway "revered" (235)?
(a) Philip Larkin.
(b) Raymond Chandler.
(c) Ngaio Marsh.
(d) Agatha Christie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character of Conway's is Susan thinking of when she accuses him of "equating disability with inadequacy" (233)?

2. Who owns Sun Trap Holdings?

3. In "Eleven: Darkness Falls," what conclusion does Atticus Pünd come to about the case?

4. How does Atticus Pünd get Cox to tell him the truth about Melissa's involvement in his film?

5. What is the name of Atticus Pünd's secretary?

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