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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. How is the murderer's overcoat described?

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

3. On what street did the murder occur?

4. Where is Christopher left by himself?

5. What kind of hat does the murderer wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What item did Giles go looking for at the dump? What hindered the search?

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

3. Why does Giles accuse Mollie of having an affair with Christopher Wren? How does Mollie react?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Georgie react when confronted by Kathy? How does Kathy prove her identity?

9. Trotter finally manages to get some information from Miss Casewell. How long has Miss Casewell been in England? Where was she staying before she returned to the United Kingdom?

10. What are Wren's thoughts about policemen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is never revealed what happened to Detective Sergeant Trotter's skis. Where were the skis put for safekeeping after Trotter arrived? Who noticed that the skis were missing? Who does Mollie suggest may have used them? Who you do think took the skis? Where might the skis have been hidden?

Essay Topic 2

Mollie and Mrs. Boyle were both involved in the Corrigan case. Compare and contrast the two women, their personalities, and their roles in the case of Longridge Farm. Which character is more appealing to you, and why?

Essay Topic 3

There are various metaphors used throughout the play. Explain the metaphors and their purpose for the following items: skis, pie, nursery rhymes, snow, secrecy.

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