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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. What does Parker think there is no evidence to support in Chapter 7?
(a) The man was in the apartment before being murdered.
(b) A vehicle transported the man to the apartment building.
(c) Gladys knew the dead man.
(d) The man was moved into the apartment on a wagon.

2. What compels Peter to go to the luncheon in Chapter 7?
(a) His mother's nagging.
(b) Milligan will be in attendance.
(c) It will be at an exclusive restaurant.
(d) The chance to speak to Sugg.

3. Who is NOT one of Sugg's suspects as of Chapter 7?
(a) William.
(b) Thipps.
(c) Gladys.
(d) Milligan.

4. What type of function does Peter plan following the conclusion of the murder case?
(a) A charity event.
(b) A poker game.
(c) A dart tournament.
(d) A dinner party.

5. Where did Freke kill Levy?
(a) In Levy's library.
(b) In Levy's bathroom.
(c) In Levy's kitchen
(d) In Levy's guestroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Freke address his confession note?

2. Where was the description of the victim from Thipps' tub recognized by someone in Chapter 9?

3. Who is waiting for Peter when he arrives home in Chapter 7?

4. What does Peter apologize for once arriving at the luncheon in Chapter 7?

5. What did Freke use to kill Levy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Peter decide to go to the luncheon in Chapter 7?

2. What does Peter do once he believes he has identified the killer in Chapter 8?

3. How does Peter initially deal with the lunch with Lady Swaffham in Chapter 7?

4. What health problem does Peter share with Freke in Chapter 11? What does Freke advise Peter to do?

5. Whom does Peter plan to invite to his dinner party at the end of the novel?

6. How does Freke's confession letter end in Chapter 13?

7. Why does Peter decline to reveal who he believes the murderer is in Chapter 9?

8. What does the Dowager say when Parker arrives at Peter's house in Chapter 9?

9. What does Piggot recall about the dissection that he worked on the previous Tuesday?

10. What does Peter doubt in Chapter 12?

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