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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. Who does Lorrimer think overbids as a player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Ariadne Oliver.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

2. How long does it take after the body of the murdered victim in Chapter 3 is removed for the sleuths to begin investigating?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Thirty minutes.
(d) An hour.

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?
(a) He begs and does not give up.
(b) He argues and demands an explanation.
(c) He gracefully accepts and leaves.
(d) He refuses and gets very angry.

4. What do they discover about Shaitana's set up for the evening?
(a) He was determined to set up his own death.
(b) He was trying to engage Poirot in a heated debate.
(c) He was putting up his collection of murderers on display.
(d) He was figuring out a way to eliminate his victims.

5. Who approaches Shaitana to say goodbye?
(a) Race and Poirot.
(b) Miss Meredith and Mrs. Lorrimer.
(c) Superintendent Battle and Mrs. Lorrimer.
(d) Major Despard and Miss Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the doctor notice about Miss Meredith's hands while playing bridge?

2. Where is the Wessex House located?

3. Who does Despard think is a good player?

4. Who seems to have a lively and adventurous spirit and likes to talk to Colonel Race?

5. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to describe in minute detail to Poirot?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hercule Poirot.

2. What does Major Despard say in response to Battle's questions about Shaitana and the other guests?

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

4. Describe Rhoda Dawes.

5. What does the presence of four sleuths present to the murderer?

6. What does Shaitana do that is shocking and bizarre?

7. What are Mrs. Oliver's conclusions and how do the other sleuths respond, if at all?

8. What about Anne's nature makes Rhoda desire to protect her?

9. To whom did Mrs. Lorrimer send notes, and why is this important?

10. What does the presence of four sleuths present to Poirot?

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