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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 calling them up unexpectedly and asking them rapid questions.
(d) By evaluating how they kept score and how they remember the game.

2. Which sleuth does Rhoda visit in Chapter 17?
(a) Mrs. Oliver.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

3. Who is Mrs. Lorrimer trying to protect?
(a) Anne.
(b) Despard.
(c) Battle.
(d) Race.

4. Who seems to have a lively and adventurous spirit and likes to talk to Colonel Race?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Major Despard.
(c) Anne Meredith.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

5. Based on Mr. Shaitana's comments at dinner, what does Poirot think the murderer's motivation was?
(a) Long-sought revenge.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Driven by lust.
(d) Spur of the moment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose testimony does Mrs. Lorrimer confirm?

2. What does the sleuth say to Rhoda about Meredith that makes her yowl in protest?

3. How do Shaitana's remarks affect some of his guests?

4. What does Shaitana say is his preferred method of murder?

5. What comparison does Poirot make with Mrs. Lorrimer's memory?

(see the answer key)

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