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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. Who is the unexpected guest?
2. Mollie laments that it is getting dark, even though it's what time?
3. How does Christopher react when the phone goes dead?
4. What is wrong with the sign for the house?
5. How old is Major Metcalf?
Short Essay Questions
1. What complaints does Mrs. Boyle have about the house?
2. Why does Detective Sergeant Trotter believe that someone at the manor may be in danger?
3. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.
4. Miss Caswell makes a joke about the reason the police want to visit the manor. What is it?
5. What is the first issue brought up by Mrs. Boyle? How does Giles reply to the complaint?
6. 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?
7. What are the issues the Ralstons are having with the heating system?
8. What warning does Mollie receive from Mr. Paravicini? How does Mollie react?
9. Why does Mrs. Boyle claim that Mollie knows nothing about housework?
10. How does the author describe Christopher Wren?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Miss Casewell is very mysterious about her whereabouts and her origin. Explain. Where was Miss Casewell born? Where had she been living prior to her return to England? What is Miss Casewell's true identity? Why is Miss Casewell at Monkswell Manor?
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