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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anne recall from the night of the murder?
(a) Her clothing and stockings.
(b) The conversation between Major Despard and Col. Race.
(c) The makeup of Mrs. Lorrimer.
(d) The cabinet of Egyptian jewelry and a vase of flowers.

2. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) England.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Scotland.

3. What is the kind of bottle in question regarding the death of Anne's employer?
(a) Syrup of Figs.
(b) Bohemian glass.
(c) Peruvian cocoa.
(d) Indian blue glass.

4. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?
(a) By putting them in the same scenarios unknowingly.
(b) By placing temptations in front of them and watching their responses.
(c) By evaluating how they kept score and how they remember the game.
(d) By calling them up unexpectedly and asking them rapid questions.

5. Who does Poirot think that Maj. Despard is referring to as being spiritually blackmailed?
(a) Col. Race.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Miss Burgess.
(d) A woman of his past.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Miss Meredith indirectly point the finger at as a possible murderer?

2. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?

3. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

4. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?

5. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?

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