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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mollie laments that it is getting dark, even though it's what time?
(a) 4:00 PM
(b) 5:10 PM
(c) 7:15 PM
(d) 6:30 PM

2. Why does Mollie doubt the sergeant's rank?
(a) He looks too young
(b) Mollie knows all of the police except him
(c) His clothes are too shabby
(d) Giles saw him panhandling on the street

3. Mollie asks Mrs. Boyle about her former job as a:
(a) Reporter
(b) Architect
(c) Photographer
(d) Magistrate

4. Who makes rude comments about Christopher?
(a) Colonel Mustard
(b) Mollie
(c) Giles
(d) Miss Casewell

5. How was the victim murdered?
(a) Decapitated
(b) Suffocated
(c) Strangled
(d) Shot

6. How does Christopher react when the phone goes dead?
(a) Tries to fix it
(b) Screams
(c) Laughs hysterically
(d) Does nothing

7. Mrs. Boyle is annoyed by the house's lack of:
(a) Staff
(b) Eligible men
(c) Hot water
(d) A proper view

8. What mood of transportation does the sergeant used to get to the house?
(a) Helicopter
(b) Skis
(c) Truck
(d) Horse

9. Who complains about the music being too loud?
(a) Mrs. Boyle
(b) Christopher Wren
(c) Miss Casewell
(d) Major Metcalf

10. Which word is used to describe Mrs. Boyle?
(a) Imposing
(b) Provocative
(c) Silly
(d) Solemn

11. What was the last name of the foster children?
(a) Corrigan
(b) Ralston
(c) Mitchell
(d) Anderson

12. What kind of hat does the murderer wear?
(a) Felt
(b) Beret
(c) Denim
(d) Fedora

13. What caused the death of one of the children?
(a) Starvation
(b) Neglect
(c) Strangulation
(d) Exposure

14. Who discovers that the phone is dead?
(a) Miss Casewell
(b) Major Metcalf
(c) Mrs. Boyle
(d) Giles

15. Giles asks Mollie for what kind of tool?
(a) Drill
(b) Hammer
(c) Spade
(d) Screwdriver

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the unexpected guest?

2. The police telephone from what region?

3. During what season does the story take place?

4. Where is Christopher left by himself?

5. What clue was found at the crime scene?

(see the answer keys)

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