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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 kind of look does Mrs. Boyle give to Christopher?
2. What is the name of the old house?
3. Who is the third guest to arrive?
4. Who makes rude comments about Christopher?
5. Giles is afraid that they will run out of what item?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. Why was Mollie chosen as the third victim? Was Mollie at fault? What was Mollie's role in the Corrigan case?
4. What is the content of the conversation between Mrs. Boyle and Major Metcalf?
5. What is the real reason Miss Casewell returned to England, and more specifically, Monkswell Manor?
6. How was the third murder prevented? How did Trotter react to his ruined plans?
7. Why does Mrs. Boyle choose to stay in guest houses and hotels?
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. What is the purpose of reenacting the scene just before Mrs. Boyle was killed? Would it make more sense to reenact the crime? Explain.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mollie and Mrs. Boyle were both involved in the Corrigan case. Compare and contrast the two women, their personalities, and their roles in the case of Longridge Farm. Which character is more appealing to you, and why?
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
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.
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