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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 third guest to arrive?

2. Who is the unexpected guest?

3. Christopher says that he always finds policemen to be:

4. What was the victim's real last name?

5. On what street did the murder occur?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the final determination regarding Mr. Paravicini and his reason for being in the neighborhood when the snow hit?

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

4. Why is Metcalf so eager to go down into the cellar? What does Metcalf find down there? What are Metcalf's theories regarding the name of the house?

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

6. Why was Mollie chosen as the third victim? Was Mollie at fault? What was Mollie's role in the Corrigan case?

7. What is Mrs. Lyon's real name? What was the note found with her body?

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

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

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

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

From the beginning, Mrs. Boyle is argumentative and unpleasant. Why? Is there an underlying purpose to the woman's behavior? If so, what is it? What could be done to make Mrs. Boyle more comfortable and satisfied with Monkswell Manor? How does Mollie view Mrs. Boyle? What do the guests think of Mrs. Boyle?

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