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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did William spend for betting on the lower number field?
(a) 300 pounds.
(b) 500 pounds.
(c) 400 pounds.
(d) 200 pounds.

2. In "Madame Rosette," who is Stag's partner?
(a) Starry.
(b) Stuffy.
(c) Stimey.
(d) Stanley.

3. How does Perkins know Foxley?
(a) They worked together.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) They went to the same church.
(d) His mother worked for his mother.

4. What is Stag's occupation?
(a) Courier.
(b) Cook.
(c) Trainer.
(d) Pilot.

5. What is Patrick Maloney's occupation in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"
(a) Policeman.
(b) Judge.
(c) Prosecutor.
(d) Investigator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the sailor have to do to win the bet?

2. What is Patrick Maloney's wife's name?

3. What does the South American man like to smoke?

4. Where does the Englishman meet the South American man?

5. Who helped Mike pick out the spot where he lets his wine breathe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens at the end of "Dip in the Pool?"

2. What does the art dealer offer to pay Drioli to do?

3. Why does Mr. Boggis do much of his business in the country in "Parson's Pleasure?"

4. Why does Stuffy call Madame Rosette in the first place?

5. What is the first thing Klausner discovers with his new machine?

6. What does Perkins say he loves about his commute?

7. How does Mike and his daughter respond to the news that Richard cheated in the bet?

8. Why does Louisa think the cat in "Edward the Conqueror" is a reincarnated musician?

9. In "The Way Up to Heaven," what does Mrs. Foster realize when she returns from her trip to France?

10. What are the wagers of the bet between Mike and Richard?

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