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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 long after a girl had her baby on the property because her water broke was she back cutting grass with a scythe again?

2. How long were girls like Nan supposed to stay at the convent after their babies were born?

3. What is the title of Agatha's latest book coming out in January 1927

4. In June of 1919, where was a small British patrol attacked?

5. What type of collar did Archie's mother despise Agatha for wearing when she and Archie got engaged?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visit Agatha's agent?

2. What happened to Bess after her American found her?

3. What agreement does Chilton make with Agatha after he finds her the second time?

4. How and why does Agatha write?

5. How did Nan spend her days at the convent?

6. What information did Nan provide about Susanna who was at the convent at the same time Nan was?

7. Who found Miss Annabel Oliver's body?

8. What does Agatha look like when Chilton sees her at the library?

9. Why did Agatha not go to Godalming?

10. What did Agatha do the night she left Styles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies de Gramont uses in the novel? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Cliffhangers are a literary device that leaves readers wondering what will happen next. How does de Gramont use cliffhangers in The Christie Affair? How do cliffhangers create suspense?

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