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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. What item does Mollie carry down the hallway?

3. Who makes rude comments about Christopher?

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

5. What piece of furniture seems to be the most used on the set?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Boyle react to the news that Monkswell Manor has just opened?

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

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

5. Why does Mrs. Boyle claim that Mollie knows nothing about housework?

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

7. 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?

8. Why is Detective Sergeant Trotter discouraged from going to Monkswell Manor?

9. What is Wren's opinion on Englishwomen and compliments?

10. What complaint does Giles have when a new shipment of coke is delivered?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Paravicini warns Mollie that she is too trusting and needs to be more careful. Why does Paravicini say that to Mollie? To what is Paravicini referring? What examples does Paravicini give? Do you agree or disagree with Paravicini's comments and suggestions? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

It had been approximately nine years since the Longridge Farm case was tried. Explain Mrs. Boyle's role in the case. What happened to the foster parents? If it had been less than ten years since the children last saw each other, why didn't Kathy and Georgie recognize one another? What prompted the recognition?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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