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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the last known person to see Mr. Ackroyd alive?
(a) Flora
(b) James
(c) Raymond
(d) Mrs. Ackroyd

2. What was the unusual stranger there for?
(a) To sell something
(b) To ask directions
(c) To visit someone
(d) Nobody knows

3. What is one of the items out of place in the summer house?
(a) A hat
(b) A goose quill
(c) A glass
(d) A billiard ball

4. Who tells James that Ralph is in town?
(a) Miss Russell
(b) Miss Flora
(c) Mr. Poirot
(d) Caroline

5. Mr. Poirot is interested in what pastime?
(a) Fishing
(b) Pottery
(c) Stamp collecting
(d) Growing vegetables

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Russell to Mr. Ackroyd?

2. Why does the officer take the murder weapon to the billiard room?

3. Who does Mr. Ackroyd invite to dinner?

4. When James arrives at Fernly Park, what strange thing does Parker do?

5. What item was moved at the crime scene?

(see the answer key)

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