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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Dr. Roberts apparently guilty of that made his patient furious?
(a) Impropriety with the patient's wife.
(b) Stealing the patient's money.
(c) Giving the patient the wrong medicine.
(d) Lying about his records.

2. 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.

3. What does Mrs. Lorrimer say about Mr. Shaitana's words?
(a) They were kind and compassionate.
(b) They were harsh and derogatory.
(c) They incensed her.
(d) They were meant for her alone.

4. Who was Major Despard hired to accompany to the Amazon jungle?
(a) Anne Meredith.
(b) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(c) Professor Luxmore.
(d) Col. Race.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot buy after leaving the widow's residence?

2. Where do Rhoda and Anne go in Chapter 17?

3. Who does Poirot find out was visiting Mrs. Lorrimer prior to her death?

4. How does Major Despard claim to have saved his employer from drowning?

5. What does Shaitana do to women after learning their secrets?

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