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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 innuendo does Ivy make about Iris Cobb?

2. During their conversation, what does Mary reveal about her quarrel with Andy the night of his death?

3. What is the result of Qwilleran's efforts to track down Andy's manuscript?

4. On Christmas Eve how does Koko keep distracting Qwilleran?

5. What interrupts the meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Koko inadvertently solve the mystery?

2. What arrangement does Qwilleran make with Mary?

3. After Mary leaves, what does Qwilleran do to show that he is a genuine cat lover?

4. How does Qwilleran mistake the source of the things Koko brings to him?

5. What does Qwilleran learn from reading the manuscript that explains the calls for horse braces?

6. After going to the Garrick Theatre with Ben, what does Qwilleran observe at the bar called The Lion's Tail?

7. What does Yum Yum show Qwilleran and where was it?

8. What does Qwilleran find in Nicolas's apartment after he has a meal with him?

9. What does Mary find strange about Qwilleran's list of sales and inquiries while he was manning Iris's shop?

10. What arrangement does Qwilleran make with Ben Nicolas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "Why I Would (or Would Not) Recommend this Novel to Others". This paper should be written as a review of the book concluding with your recommendation to other readers.

Essay Topic 2

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "The Value of Mystery Novels as Escapism in Literature". Define escapism, point out how mystery stories put readers into situations they are unlikely to experience in real life, and compare mystery stories to word games and puzzles as a diversion.

Essay Topic 3

In two or more type written double spaced pages, write an essay on "A Comparison Between a Newspaper Reporter and a Crime Detective". Include in your essay (1) what they have in common, (2) how they are different, and (3) which, in your opinion, is more interesting to read about--the professional or the amateur.

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