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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Trehornes' hotel?

2. In "Ladbroke Grove," why does Susan decide against calling Andreas?

3. On the recording of his interview with Cecily, what compliment does Alan Conway pay her twice?

4. What does Susan's discussion of her intentions regarding her old car imply?

5. What unusual detail does the charity shop clerk remember from Aiden's visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization about DCS Locke's certainty about Codrescu's guilt does Susan come to in "Martlesham Heath," and what causes her to realize this?

2. What does Susan keep in storage in London, and what does she use it to do once she gets there?

3. In "Ladbroke Grove," what does Susan realize about Craig Andrews that makes her feel a little guilty and confused?

4. Why does Susan go to Framlingham, and why does it feel strange to her to be back there?

5. At dinner with Craig Andrews, what two theories does Susan share that, if true, would mean that Frank Parris was a random--or nearly random--victim?

6. What is in the shopping bag that Susan brings back from seeing James Taylor, and which of its contents is she most interested in?

7. In "Nightcaps," when Aiden expresses irritation over Conway's portrayal of him, what does Susan share with him to console him?

8. What factors in Stefan's background does Susan believe contributed to his conviction?

9. In "The Night Manager," what does Susan point out about the maintenance storage room, and how does Lawrence Treherne respond?

10. What causes Susan to think that there is something her sister is keeping from her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that makes and defends a claim about characterization in Moonflower Murders. You may focus on one or more characters, but your claim must be analytical, not merely descriptive. Use textual evidence to support your analysis.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that compares and contrasts the solutions to the cases detailed in the main narrative and in the embedded narrative. Then, analyze the significance of their similarities and differences.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that makes a claim about the symbolic significance of the cars in Moonflower Murders. Defend your analysis with textual evidence.

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