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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. On what street did the murder occur?

2. Who makes rude comments about Christopher?

3. What term is used to describe Christopher?

4. What is the name of the farm?

5. How old are Giles and Mollie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Mollie's comments regarding the quality of the guests at the manor?

2. Miss Caswell makes a joke about the reason the police want to visit the manor. What is it?

3. What is the real reason Miss Casewell returned to England, and more specifically, Monkswell Manor?

4. Miss Casewell has reasons for her secrecy regarding her background. What are they and why is it imperative to keep it a secret?

5. Why does Detective Sergeant Trotter believe that someone at the manor may be in danger?

6. What is the final determination regarding Mr. Paravicini and his reason for being in the neighborhood when the snow hit?

7. How does the repeated questioning of Detective Sergeant Trotter affect Mollie? How does it affect Giles?

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

9. Mollie tells Mrs. Boyle about Christopher Wren's profession. What does Mollie say and how does Mrs. Boyle react?

10. What warning does Mollie receive from Mr. Paravicini? How does Mollie react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When police discover the body of Maureen Lyon there is no way to know that the body would be connected to such a convoluted tale. What is the true identity of Mrs. Lyon? Why is Mrs. Lyon connected to Monkswell Manor? How do the police uncover the connection? What can be done about the ties between Monkswell Manor and the victim?

Essay Topic 2

Everyone at Monkswell Manor is surprised when Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis. What is Trotter's explanation? Why does everyone find it odd? Does anyone attempt to confirm Trotter's story? How would you react in the same scenario? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the story, Georgie is caught before Mollie is killed. What might have happened if Metcalf and the others had come in a minute or two later? How is Georgie handled? Who takes Georgie from the room? What might happen to Georgie regarding the murder of Mrs. Boyle? Do you think Mollie would press charges? Explain.

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