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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Flora gets into a fight with whom over comments about Ralph?
(a) James
(b) Poirot
(c) Her mother
(d) Parker

2. According to Poirot, everyone is doing what?
(a) Hiding Ralph on purpose
(b) Keeping secrets
(c) Arguing too much
(d) Helping with the investigation

3. How has Mr. Ackroyd been killed?
(a) With a gun
(b) With a rope
(c) With a dagger
(d) With a pillow

4. Who does Miss Russell tell the Inspector is quitting his/her job?
(a) Parker
(b) Miss Russell herself
(c) The cook
(d) The parlor maid

5. Where does Mr. Poirot tell James he knew Mr. Ackroyd from?
(a) London
(b) Rome
(c) New York
(d) Paris

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who introduces Blunt to Poirot?

3. After dinner, what does Mr. Ackroyd tell James about Mr. Ferrars' death?

4. Who does James live with?

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

(see the answer key)

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