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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 unexpected guest?
2. How much are the guests paying to stay at the house?
3. What term is used to describe Christopher?
4. Where is Christopher left by himself?
5. On what street did the murder occur?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What nursery rhyme does Wren sing? What is Wren's opinion about nursery rhymes?
3. What was the reason Mrs. Boyle was murdered? Was the killing justified? What could have been done to stop the crime?
4. Christopher Wren says the weather reminds him of a particular author and piece of literature. What are they?
5. What is the real reason Miss Casewell returned to England, and more specifically, Monkswell Manor?
6. What is the final determination regarding Mr. Paravicini and his reason for being in the neighborhood when the snow hit?
7. Mollie and Giles have a lovers' quarrel in the kitchen, witnessed in part by Paravicini. What is the cause for the quarrel? How is it resolved?
8. 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?
9. How does Detective Sergeant Trotter manage to defeat the problems caused by the weather?
10. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Name at least one instance pertaining to each character in the play. Explain the significance of the method in regards to the character as well as the story.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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