47 pages 1 hour read

Agatha Christie

Witness for the Prosecution

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1995

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Reading Check

1. How does the author characterize Mr. Mayherne’s reputation?

2. For what crime is Leonard Vole on trial?

3. In his interview with Leonard, what does Mr. Mayherne ask regarding finances, and why is this central to his defense?

4. What complicates Leonard’s defense that he did not take any money from Emily French?

5. In Mr. Mayherne’s first meeting with Romaine, what does she reveal about the night of Emily French’s death?

6. What reason does Miss Mogson give for wanting to reveal the truth about Romaine?

Multiple Choice

1. How does Leonard act in his first meetings with Mr. Mayherne?

A) Leonard acts aloof.

B) Leonard acts dazed.

C) Leonard acts angry.

D) Leonard acts dismissive.

2. According to Leonard, how did his friendship with Emily French begin?

A) Emily French invited Leonard to her home.

B) Leonard asked Emily if they could meet again.

C) Leonard’s wife Romaine pushed him to track Emily down.

D) Leonard’s wife Romaine arranged their first meeting.

3. What reason does Leonard give for continuing his friendship with Emily despite their age and economic gap?

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