The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?

2. Poirot agrees with James about what regarding the murder?

3. Who does Poirot say he knows blackmailed Mrs. Ferrars?

4. Poirot thinks Kent may be what?

5. Ursula comes from what sort of family background?

Short Essay Questions

1. What favor did Poirot ask of Inspector Raglan, in order to help solve the case?

2. In Chapter Nineteen, when Poirot and the others visit Flora, what does she confess?

3. In Chapter Twenty-three, Poirot insinuates that nobody was actually in the room when Mr. Ackroyd died. How does he account for the conversation that was heard?

4. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot's maid walks in with what object and what significance does it have?

5. At the meeting, how do Flora and Mrs. Ackroyd react to Poirot's announcement that Ursula and Ralph are married?

6. What idea does Poirot have about why Charles Kent went to Fernly Park the night of the murder?

7. What does Poirot ask Caroline to do, in Chapter Fourteen, and what is the result?

8. What does Raymond reveal to James and Poirot, in Chapter Fifteen?

9. What does Poirot say about the moved chair, in Chapter Twenty-five?

10. In Chapter Fifteen, what is the significance of homemade jam?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Poirot with Inspector Raglan. How are their investigative techniques similar and how are they different? Use examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Caroline. How is her character important to the story? Describe the difference between James' thoughts about her constant gossip and Poirot's thoughts on the subject.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Flora in detail. What are her motivations throughout the story? What are her feelings when Mr. Ackroyd is murdered? How does she feel about Ralph?

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