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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Derek say was present when Cecily called her parents before she disappeared?
(a) Eloise.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Aiden.
(d) Lisa.

2. By the end of the novel, why does Pünd feel responsible for Francis's death?
(a) He was distracted during the investigation by thinking about the book he is writing.
(b) He should have investigated Miss Cain's background before hiring her.
(c) He was not fast enough to identify Melissa's real killer.
(d) He should not have allowed Francis to be alone with Miss Cain.

3. Who owns Sun Trap Holdings?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Simon Cox.
(c) Francis's father.
(d) Algernon.

4. When the house is being searched after Francis's death, what important piece of evidence does an officer find hidden among some papers?
(a) Melissa's letter to her lover.
(b) Melissa's fan mail.
(c) Melissa's contract with Cox.
(d) Melissa's missing lingerie.

5. When, on page 168 of "Thirteen: Post-Mortem," Hund asks Pünd why he has a "bee in [his] bonnet" about the telephone cord, what is implied by Pünd's reply "a bee"?
(a) He is unfamiliar with this phrase.
(b) He thinks that Hare is making a joke.
(c) He is insulted by Hare's attitude.
(d) He is disappointed in Hare's deductive ability.

6. What change to the opening of Atticus Pünd Takes the Case did Susan argue for when she was editing the book?
(a) She wanted the Ludendorff Diamond case moved to the book's beginning.
(b) She wanted the murder to have already happened before the narrative starts.
(c) She wanted the book to begin with Madeline Cain learning about James's death.
(d) She wanted Conway to start the book with Pünd, not the action in Tawleigh.

7. What item does Pünd notice in the hallway at Clarence Keep that will later be used to kill Francis?
(a) A Turkish dagger.
(b) A Golden Globe award.
(c) An antique American rifle.
(d) A box of rat poison.

8. In "Nine: Scene of the Crime," what does Hare say he has found out from Melissa's bank manager?
(a) She was trying to sell her shares in Algernon's company.
(b) She had recently come into a very large sum of money.
(c) She had applied for a second mortgage on Clarence Keep.
(d) She was thinking about selling the Moonflower Hotel.

9. What does Melissa say she was angry about on the Thursday before Aiden and Cecily's wedding?
(a) She was angry at Alan Conway for missing visitation with their son, Freddie.
(b) She was jealous of Aiden and Cecily's happiness.
(c) She had an argument with Lionel Corby.
(d) She was unhappy to see Parris at the hotel.

10. What does Eric's mother remind him of?
(a) A loaf of bread.
(b) A hedgehog.
(c) A tea kettle.
(d) A stuffed bear.

11. When Melissa had dinner with Aiden and Cecily, what was Cecily upset about?
(a) Aiden's friendship with Melissa.
(b) A bridesmaid who had to drop out of the wedding.
(c) She believed that someone was stealing from the hotel.
(d) An argument with Lisa.

12. In "Katie," how does Katie say she finally discovered what Gordon is up to?
(a) She saw a text on his phone.
(b) She saw him with Naomi in London.
(c) She overheard a phone call.
(d) A friend called to tell her what was going on.

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

14. What does Miss Cain make a list of for Atticus Pünd?
(a) The names and addresses of people he needs to interview.
(b) Contradictions in witnesses's statements.
(c) Important moments in the timeline of the murder.
(d) The titles of all of Melissa James's films.

15. In "Crime and Punishment," who contacts Atticus Pünd about investigating the Melissa James case?
(a) Her agent.
(b) The police.
(c) A fan.
(d) Her family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cox tells the detectives he overheard an argument at Clarence Keep. What was the argument about?

2. In "Twelve: An Arrest is Made," who does Hare arrest?

3. Which author does Susan say that Alan Conway "revered" (235)?

4. What is DCI Hare's first theory about Francis's death?

5. Who do Hare and Pünd find out was the mysterious person peeking into Clarence Keep when Francis was killed?

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