View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What poem does Christopher recite?
(a) Lady of Shallott
(b) The North Wind Doth Blow
(c) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
(d) Hyla Brook

2. How much are the guests paying to stay at the house?
(a) 7 guineas
(b) 12 quid
(c) 4 dollars
(d) 64 pence

3. In which room is Mrs. Boyle placed?
(a) Spinning Room
(b) Rose Room
(c) Oak Room
(d) Blue Room

4. Mr. Parvicini jokes that he could be, which of the following?
(a) Circus clown
(b) Arsonist
(c) Fugitive
(d) Undercover detective

5. Christopher hides behind what object?
(a) Sofa
(b) Piano
(c) Coat rack
(d) Curtain

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes rude comments about Christopher?

2. What mood of transportation does the sergeant used to get to the house?

3. What was the first name of the murdered woman?

4. Christopher says that he always finds policemen to be:

5. How is Mr. Parvicini's car damaged?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mollie intends to serve for dinner? What is Giles' response to the menu?

2. Who is the unexpected guest? How does the guest arrive at the manor?

3. What is the purpose of reenacting the scene just before Mrs. Boyle was killed? Would it make more sense to reenact the crime? Explain.

4. What is Mrs. Lyon's alleged connection to Monkswell Manor?

5. What are the issues the Ralstons are having with the heating system?

6. Who are the Corrigans and how do they related to the story?

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

8. Why is Metcalf so eager to go down into the cellar? What does Metcalf find down there? What are Metcalf's theories regarding the name of the house?

9. What causes the argument over the radio?

10. Christopher Wren says the weather reminds him of a particular author and piece of literature. What are they?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 608 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample