The Mousetrap Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 86 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Mousetrap Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 86 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What was the victim's real last name?

2. Mollie laments that it is getting dark, even though it's what time?

3. Which place is not among those dismissed by Miss Casewell as home?

4. What song is being whistled in the beginning of Act 1?

5. Who is the first character to appear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the content of the conversation between Mrs. Boyle and Major Metcalf?

2. What prompts the conversation about socialism?

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

4. Mollie spots the sign Giles had made for the guest house. What is wrong with the sign?

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

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

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

8. What complaints does Mrs. Boyle have about the house?

9. Why did Georgie Corrigan assume the role of a police officer? Why not simply visit Monkswell Manor and kill Mrs. Boyle and Mollie?

10. What are the names of the guests and their corresponding room assignments?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mollie and Giles Ralston do not employ staff at Monkswell Manor, a fact that thoroughly annoys Mrs. Boyle. Does anyone work for the Ralstons? If so, who? If not, why haven't the Ralstons hired anyone? Who handles the maintenance of the house? Who is the cook? Who is the cleaner?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mr. Paravicini ended up at Monkswell Manor after his Rolls Royce overturned in a snowdrift. Where was Paravicini going? What is the reason for the trip? What is Trotter's opinion of Paravicini's explanation? Do you agree or disagree with Trotter's opinion of Paravicini and his activities?

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