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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. Christopher says that he always finds policemen to be:

2. Who cooks lunch for the group?

3. What is Detective Trotter's rank?

4. How much are the guests paying to stay at the house?

5. What delays Trotter?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe Christopher Wren?

2. Why is Christopher Wren so upset when it is suggested that he might be the oldest Corrigan child? What is Wren's confession to Mollie?

3. It is revealed that Major Metcalf is also using an alias. Who is Metcalf really? Where is the real Major Metcalf? Is there a real Major Metcalf?

4. How does the group learn about the murder? Where did the murder take place?

5. How does Major Metcalf respond when Mrs. Boyle complains about the accommodations?

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

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

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

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

10. Why do Mollie and Giles make separate trips to London? Why is it important to keep it a secret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What are the names of the rooms at Monkswell Manor? What is the purpose of naming the rooms? What famous buildings have unusual names? Is it a practical or cultural thing to name rooms? What would you name your own room at Monkswell Manor? 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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