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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Mrs. Boyle want to play?

2. What topic holds no interest for Miss Casewell?

3. How many of the children died?

4. According to Mrs. Boyle, the policeman lacks:

5. Trotter is attempting to prevent what act?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

When police discover the body of Maureen Lyon there is no way to know that the body would be connected to such a convoluted tale. What is the true identity of Mrs. Lyon? Why is Mrs. Lyon connected to Monkswell Manor? How do the police uncover the connection? What can be done about the ties between Monkswell Manor and the victim?

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