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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Mr. Parvicini's car damaged?
(a) Overturned in the snow
(b) Smashed by a boulder
(c) Wrecked into a tree
(d) Vandalized by juvenile delinquents

2. During what season does the story take place?
(a) Winter
(b) Spring
(c) Summer
(d) Autumn

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

4. Giles and Mollie live near a:
(a) Nuclear power plant
(b) Country village
(c) Coat factory
(d) Sea

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What term is used to describe Christopher?

2. What song is being whistled in the beginning of Act 1?

3. Christopher hides behind what object?

4. Why does Mollie doubt the sergeant's rank?

5. Who is the first character to appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two main concerns of Giles and Mollie regarding the central heating in the house?

2. What are the names of the guests and their corresponding room assignments?

3. Mollie makes frequent references to an unhappy past even though she claims to have had a happy childhood. To what is Mollie referring and how does it relate to the story?

4. How does Detective Sergeant Trotter manage to defeat the problems caused by the weather?

5. What was the reason Mrs. Boyle was murdered? Was the killing justified? What could have been done to stop the crime?

6. What is Mrs. Lyon's real name? What was the note found with her body?

7. Why do Mollie and Giles make separate trips to London? Why is it important to keep it a secret?

8. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.

9. It is revealed that Major Metcalf is also using an alias. Who is Metcalf really? Where is the real Major Metcalf? Is there a real Major Metcalf?

10. Why does Mrs. Boyle choose to stay in guest houses and hotels?

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