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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?
(a) He is a retired doctor
(b) He murdered a man years ago
(c) He is a retired detective
(d) He is a lunatic

2. Poirot wants everyone at Fernly Park to meet where?
(a) At James and Caroline's house
(b) At Fernly Park
(c) At the Inn
(d) At Poirot's house

3. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Ursula once caught her doing what?
(a) Crying in a closet
(b) Reading Mr. Ackroyd's will
(c) Rummaging through drawers in the study
(d) Handling the murder weapon

4. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Mr. Ackroyd was what, regarding money?
(a) A good investor
(b) Greedy and tightfisted
(c) A poor investor
(d) Generous

5. Whose shoes do the prints outside the window match?
(a) Parker's
(b) Ralph's
(c) Blunt's
(d) Raymond's

Short Answer Questions

1. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?

2. Who is waiting for James when he returns from rounds?

3. Caroline and Flora both tell James that they don't think which person is guilty?

4. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?

5. What does Poirot ask Caroline to find out about Ralph's shoes?

(see the answer key)

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