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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of the following people, who did Ursula have a major fight with the day of the murder?
(a) Mr. Ackroyd and Ralph
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Ackroyd
(c) Ralph and Flora
(d) Flora and Mr. Ackroyd

3. What is Flora's reaction to Mr. Ackroyd's death?
(a) Calmness
(b) She fainted
(c) She screamed
(d) Denial

4. In Chapter Four, James goes to whose house, where he meets Miss Russell?
(a) Miss Russell's
(b) Mr. Potter's
(c) Mr. Ackroyd's
(d) Mr. Poirot's

5. Mrs. Ackroyd admits what to James?
(a) Changing the will
(b) Stealing the money
(c) Leaving the silver drawer open
(d) Owning the ring

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Poirot, Mr. Ackroyd wants Ralph to marry whom?

2. How does Caroline think Mr. Ferrars died?

3. What was the unusual stranger there for?

4. Who is in such disbelief that he/she calls the police to confirm the situation?

5. Why doesn't James trust Caroline with information?

(see the answer key)

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