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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Susan investigates the "Wilcox" that Khan mentioned, who does the man turn out to be?
(a) A family therapist.
(b) A film agent.
(c) A divorce lawyer.
(d) A real estate broker.

2. Whom does Pünd encounter when he visits St. Daniel's church?
(a) Samantha Collins.
(b) Lance Gardner.
(c) Leonard Collins.
(d) Maureen Gardner.

3. What idea of Susan's was included in the published version of Conway's book?
(a) The Turkish dagger.
(b) The tear in Melissa's wallpaper.
(c) The hit-and-run.
(d) Algernon's Peugeot.

4. In "Seven: A Question of Time," why does Miss Cain not join Pünd for breakfast?
(a) She is feeling unwell.
(b) It would not be proper.
(c) She is angry at him.
(d) He has sent her on an errand.

5. On page 114, who tells Pünd that Melissa was "too generous" in her feelings for Algernon?
(a) DCI Hare.
(b) Phyllis Chandler.
(c) Leonard Collins.
(d) Francis Pendleton.

6. In the beginning of "The Ludendorff Diamond," what is Atticus Pünd getting ready to do?
(a) Move to a new flat.
(b) Announce the solution to a crime.
(c) Fire his secretary.
(d) Give a speech.

7. What is implied about why Algernon's aunt disinherited him?
(a) She was disappointed when he went to jail.
(b) She knows that he hated her husband.
(c) She believes that he was stealing from her.
(d) She disapproves of his wife.

8. To which opera is Francis supposed to be going on the evening that "Clarence Keep" opens?
(a) The Magic Flute.
(b) The Marriage of Figaro.
(c) The Deluded Bridegroom.
(d) Apollo and Hyacinth.

9. What does the wallpaper in Melissa's room remind Pünd of?
(a) The Ludendorff diamond case.
(b) His room at the Moonflower Hotel.
(c) A dress he has seen Miss Cain wear.
(d) His new flat in London.

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

11. In "Thirteen: Post-Mortem," what does Pünd accuse Phyllis of lying about?
(a) The time that Francis left the house on the night Melissa was killed.
(b) The reason that she and Eric were fired.
(c) Her whereabouts when Francis was killed.
(d) Eric's whereabouts when Francis was killed.

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

13. Why is Susan's conversation with Melissa initially awkward for her?
(a) Melissa treated Susan badly when she and Alan Conway were still married.
(b) Melissa was the one who urged Lisa Treherne to get rid of Susan.
(c) Melissa used to date Andreas.
(d) Melissa blames her for Alan Conway's death.

14. When Susan arrives at Heath House in "Back to Westleton," what is Martin holding?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A copy of Conway's book.
(c) A dog leash.
(d) A hammer.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the Collins children when Pünd visits the Collins home?

3. In the hospital, whom does Nancy Mitchell confirm is her baby's father?

4. Who catches Francis as he falls down the stairs after being stabbed?

5. In "Fourteen: Hit-and-Run," whom does Leonard find waiting for him at his kitchen table, smoking a cigarette?

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