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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Finbarr's dog during the War?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Got kicked by a horse.
(c) Died of old age.
(d) Traded off for provisions.

2. How old was Nan when she found herself on a wintery day in Ireland riding in a borrowed milk wagon?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 20.
(d) 19.

3. When Agatha disappears, what is the name of the new parlor maid?
(a) Cecily.
(b) Megan.
(c) Anna.
(d) Lettie.

4. How old was Agatha when her father died?
(a) 6.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 18.

5. How old was Seamus the first summer Nan stayed with Auntie Rosie and Uncle Jack?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

6. In 1926, what is the name of Nan's neighbor?
(a) Mrs. Robinson.
(b) Mrs. Peterson.
(c) Mrs. Miller.
(d) Mrs. Kettering.

7. Where did Archie meet Agatha at a ball?
(a) Seaton.
(b) Chudleigh.
(c) Teignmouth.
(d) Brixham.

8. What is the name of Agatha's dog?
(a) Peter.
(b) Puggles.
(c) Martin.
(d) Spot.

9. What class did Agatha take when her husband was off to war?
(a) Creative Writing.
(b) Typing.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Shorthand.

10. Where does Nan spot Agatha's wedding ring when she drops off Archie's car after Agatha's disappearance?
(a) Archie's desk.
(b) Entry table.
(c) Corner of the study.
(d) Floor of the bedroom.

11. During Nan's second summer in Ireland, when does the war start and Finbarr enlist?
(a) June.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) August.

12. When Archie tells Agatha that he wants a divorce, how long has he been seeing Nan?
(a) 18 months.
(b) About a year.
(c) 36 months.
(d) Nearly 2 years.

13. How long does it take Nan to walk to the Sunningdale station from the Christie's house?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

14. How old was Nan when the Hundred Days Offensive began?
(a) 19.
(b) 20.
(c) 17.
(d) 18.

15. In 1926, how long have Agatha and Archie been married?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 17 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long before Nan met Finbarr Mahoney did he trade mackerel for a puppy?

2. Where did Archie meet Nan?

3. How long did it take a publisher to accept Agatha's first book?

4. Who did Anna, the maid, tell about the argument Archie and Agatha had the morning of the night she disappeared?

5. Where did Nan's mother take her to have a picture made to send to Finbarr?

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