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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 Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?
(a) Wishy-washy.
(b) Over-bids.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Brilliant.

2. By Chapter 8, how many people has the murderer killed, according to the sleuths?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. Who does Shaitana cleverly arrange at the table?
(a) Detectives.
(b) Older victims.
(c) Murder suspects.
(d) Younger victims.

4. Where is the Wessex House located?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) London.
(c) Madison.
(d) Westfield.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who visits Dr. Roberts in Chapter 9?

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

3. When Mrs. Lorrimer tells M. Poirot that she has no obligation to speak to him about Shaitana's murder, what does he say or do?

4. How does Dr. Roberts rate Miss Meredith as a card player?

5. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Poirot realizes that Mrs. Lorrimer has an exceptional memory, what else does he understood about her?

2. What does Miss Burgess reveal about the doctor that is scandalous?

3. How does Shaitana set the stage for a fantastic dinner party?

4. What did Poirot achieve through his psychological analysis of the murder suspects?

5. What does Mrs. Lorrimer's memory about the card game at Shaitana's party reveal about her?

6. Why does Rhoda call upon Mrs. Oliver?

7. Describe Dr. Roberts.

8. Describe Shaitana.

9. What does Major Despard's story of the incident in the Amazon reveal about himself?

10. Describe Miss Meredith.

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