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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the set of which film did Melissa and Francis meet?
(a) Casablanca.
(b) The Queen's Ransom.
(c) Dial M for Murder.
(d) Hostage to Fortune.

2. In "The Ludendorff Diamond," where is the diamond kept?
(a) At a gem dealer's shop.
(b) In an evidence lockup.
(c) On display in a museum.
(d) In a private safe.

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

4. Why does Pünd think that it would be better if he is the one to speak to Nancy Mitchell at the bridge?
(a) She may be afraid that Hare will arrest her.
(b) Hare is not a very tactful person.
(c) She may be more willing to talk with a stranger.
(d) Hare is a good friend of her father's.

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

6. By the end of the novel, why does Pünd feel responsible for Francis's death?
(a) He should have investigated Miss Cain's background before hiring her.
(b) He was distracted during the investigation by thinking about the book he is writing.
(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.

7. Besides the bedroom, where else does Hare tell Pünd that Melissa left a tissue wet with her tears?
(a) In the servants' quarters.
(b) On the driveway.
(c) In the living room.
(d) In the kitchen.

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

9. In "Seven: A Question of Time," what criticism does Lance Gardner make about Melissa in his first discussion with Pünd?
(a) She tried to micromanage all of his decisions about the hotel.
(b) She did not understand how to run a hotel in Tawleigh.
(c) She did not really care about what happened at the Moonflower.
(d) She was rude to staff members.

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

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

12. During his conversation with Nancy, what does Pünd reveal that he knows about her?
(a) Who her baby's father is.
(b) Her father is abusive.
(c) She is pregnant.
(d) She has been having trouble with a man she loves.

13. What detail about the April weather is emphasized most in the opening chapters of Atticus Pünd Takes the Case?
(a) The cold.
(b) The wind.
(c) The rain.
(d) The clouds.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Susan's conversation with Melissa initially awkward for her?

2. Besides financial fraud, what other crime is Algernon arrested for?

3. At the beginning of "Clarence Keep," what has Eric Chandler just finished doing?

4. On page 235, Susan mentions a "nom de plume." Which type of person is likely to have a non de plume?

5. What does Eric's mother remind him of?

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