The Mousetrap Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Mousetrap Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 86 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What delays Trotter?
(a) Had to work late
(b) Fell and broke his ankle
(c) Car accident
(d) Snow

3. What is Detective Trotter's rank?
(a) 2nd Lieutenant
(b) Lieutenant
(c) Sergeant
(d) Captain

4. Who is the first character to appear?
(a) Giles
(b) Mrs. Boyle
(c) Christopher
(d) Mollie

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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

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

13. Where is Christopher left by himself?
(a) Guest cottage
(b) Train station
(c) Kitchen
(d) Great hall

14. What clue was found at the crime scene?
(a) Knife
(b) Notebook
(c) Glove
(d) Hat

15. On what street did the murder occur?
(a) Maple
(b) Culver
(c) Whitson
(d) Harrington

Short Answer Questions

1. In what section of the city did the crime take place?

2. What is wrong with the sign for the house?

3. Giles and Mollie live near a:

4. How does Christopher react when the phone goes dead?

5. Mr. Parvicini jokes that he could be, which of the following?

(see the answer keys)

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