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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. How old was Agatha when her father died?

2. Where does Nan spot Agatha's wedding ring when she drops off Archie's car after Agatha's disappearance?

3. How old was Teddy when her parents left her an entire year to travel around the world?

4. During Nan's second summer in Ireland, when does the war start and Finbarr enlist?

5. How old was Colleen when she died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Honoria not mention the argument Archie and Agatha had before she disappeared?

2. How does Nan describe Finbarr when she sees him in Harrogate?

3. Where did Nan's father grow up, and what happened to the home place?

4. Where does Chilton find Agatha?

5. Why was Nan taken to a convent by Finbarr's father?

6. How does Nan compare Archie and Hercule Poirot?

7. After Agatha disappears, why does Nan believe she will be all right?

8. Why does Archie dislike horseback riding?

9. What is Inspector Frank Chilton doing when he is called to help with the search for Agatha Christie?

10. On December 2, why does Nan tell Archie it is the wrong time to leave his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nan and Finbarr fell in love during the summers Nan stayed with her aunt and uncle in Ireland. What type of relationship have they had? Why will Nan not rekindle the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Finbarr attempts to use Agatha to convince Nan to leave Archie. How does Finbarr try to use Agatha to convince Nan to leave Archie? Why do his efforts fail?

Essay Topic 3

Archie struggles with his emotions after Agatha disappears. Why does Archie struggle with his emotions after Agatha disappears? Why does he have regrets?

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