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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. Who does Poirot say he knows blackmailed Mrs. Ferrars?
2. Raymond admits that his secret is what?
3. Miss Ganett and whom visit James and Caroline?
4. What sort of accent does Charles Kent have?
5. Flora confesses to what part of the mystery?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot unexpectedly produces Ralph at the meeting, saying what about Ralph's whereabouts during the time he was missing?
2. In Chapter Twenty, Poirot and James go to see Miss Russell because Poirot wants to confront her about what?
3. Why do the police call, near the end of Chapter Seventeen?
4. Poirot makes it known that he thinks James is guilty and offers James what way out?
5. In Chapter Fourteen, who finally tells his/her story of the secret they've been hiding and what is it?
6. In Chapter Nineteen, explain why Poirot suggests to the Inspector that he hold Charles Kent longer?
7. Who do James and Poirot find crying in James' house, and what important thing does Poirot do at that point?
8. In Chapter Twenty-five, what does Poirot say was the purpose of the phone call?
9. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot's maid walks in with what object and what significance does it have?
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
At what point in time does Poirot seem to suspect that Ralph and Ursula may have secretly married? Did you reach the same conclusion at the same time? Explain why or why not.
Essay Topic 2
Explain how Miss Russell's interest in drugs was tied to Charles Kent and how they became alibis for each other. What led Poirot to make the connection?
Essay Topic 3
In what ways is Ralph made to look guilty throughout the book in the eyes of most of the characters? Why is Poirot not convinced? Cite examples to support both opinions.
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