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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Mr. Ackroyd's wife was which of the following?
(a) An alcoholic
(b) Mentally ill
(c) A gambler
(d) A drug addict

3. Why doesn't James trust Caroline with information?
(a) He thinks she might be in danger if she knows what he does.
(b) He thinks she could be a killer.
(c) He thinks she might make fun of his theories.
(d) He thinks she will spread rumors around town.

4. What did Mr. Poirot ask Mr. Ackroyd to do?
(a) To introduce him to the people in town.
(b) To keep quiet about his profession.
(c) To conceal his identity.
(d) To hold on to an important document for him.

5. What does Caroline think James should search for regarding Mrs. Ferrars?
(a) Next of kin to notify
(b) A murder weapon
(c) An accidental cause of death
(d) A suicide letter

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Ackroyd invite to dinner?

2. Miss Russell says she has pain where?

3. Mr. Ackroyd says that Ralph is where?

4. Why does Miss Gannet tell James that Mrs. Ferrars and Mr. Ackroyd broke off their engagement?

5. John's last name is?

(see the answer key)

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