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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Poirot tell Battle they must do quickly?
2. What does the note about the deceased in Chapter 28 apparently say?
3. What does Mrs. Lorrimer confess to picking up while playing dummy?
4. Who does Rhoda tease Anne about?
5. What does Rhoda tell the sleuth about Anne's former employer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the significance of the novel's title. Why do you think the author named the book Cards on the Table? Now that you have read the book, how does that alter your understanding of the title? Are you intrigued to find a sequel or more mysteries with Hercule Poirot? Why or why not? Cite examples to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What specifically did Poirot do to evaluate Miss Meredith's character? Why was this important? Would Poirot have been able to prevent any murders? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then, cite an example to support each theme you name.
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