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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. On what street did the murder occur?
2. What poem does Christopher recite?
3. Giles and Mollie live near a:
4. What is wrong with the sign for the house?
5. Who discovers that the phone is dead?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the author describe Christopher Wren?
2. How does Georgie react when confronted by Kathy? How does Kathy prove her identity?
3. What are the issues the Ralstons are having with the heating system?
4. 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?
5. Miss Casewell has reasons for her secrecy regarding her background. What are they and why is it imperative to keep it a secret?
6. The snow reminds Miss Casewell of disturbing things. Describe Miss Casewell's thoughts.
7. How does the repeated questioning of Detective Sergeant Trotter affect Mollie? How does it affect Giles?
8. What are Wren's thoughts about policemen?
9. What are the only clues the police have in the case of the murder of Mrs. Maureen Lyon?
10. Miss Caswell makes a joke about the reason the police want to visit the manor. What is it?
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
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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