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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?
(a) He is sick.
(b) She hasn't seen him for a week.
(c) She saw him with a woman.
(d) She thinks the police suspect him.

2. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?
(a) Raglan doesn't like Mr. Poirot's general attitude.
(b) Raglan thinks it is too dangerous for a civilian.
(c) Raglan wants the glory of solving the case himself.
(d) Raglan suspects Mr. Poirot in the murder.

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

4. After dinner, what does Mr. Ackroyd tell James about Mr. Ferrars' death?
(a) Mrs. Ferrars confessed to him that she murdered her husband.
(b) Mr. Ferrars probably died naturally.
(c) Mrs. Ferrars told him that Mr. Ferrars was murdered by his friend.
(d) Mr. Ackroyd killed Mr. Ferrars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does James live with?

2. Mr. Poirot is interested in what pastime?

3. James and Caroline talk about their new what in Chapter Three?

4. In Chapter One, who has died?

5. Who is Hector Blunt?

(see the answer key)

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