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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 old are Giles and Mollie?
2. What clue was found at the crime scene?
3. Which of the following is not done by Mollie when she enters the house?
4. In which room is Mrs. Boyle placed?
5. What is Detective Trotter's rank?
Short Essay Questions
1. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.
2. 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?
3. Why does Giles accuse Mollie of having an affair with Christopher Wren? How does Mollie react?
4. 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?
5. What are Wren's thoughts about policemen?
6. Mollie makes frequent references to an unhappy past even though she claims to have had a happy childhood. To what is Mollie referring and how does it relate to the story?
7. What nursery rhyme does Wren sing? What is Wren's opinion about nursery rhymes?
8. Why does Detective Sergeant Trotter believe that someone at the manor may be in danger?
9. 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?
10. How does Detective Sergeant Trotter manage to defeat the problems caused by the weather?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The tune to "Three Blind Mice" is used throughout the story. What references are connected to the tune? Why is the tune so upsetting to Mollie? Why is it so well liked by Paravicini and Wren? What is your opinion of the tune? Of the rhyme? Is the tune/rhyme appropriate for the play?
Essay Topic 2
Christopher Wren is obsessed with nursery rhymes. What is the obsession? What is Wren's explanation of why he enjoys nursery rhymes? Which is Wren's favorite? Which is your favorite? "Three Blind Mice" is rumored to be about what famous execution? Who was responsible for the execution?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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