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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?
(a) matches
(b) pillow
(c) water
(d) newspaper

2. What is the profession of the silent man in black?
(a) barrister
(b) conductor
(c) musician
(d) manservant

3. What does Ratchett offer to Poirot?
(a) seat at dinner
(b) dessert
(c) ambassadorship
(d) big money

4. Why does the train stop?
(a) To take on another carriage
(b) The track has washed out
(c) To release a sick passenger
(d) There is a bad storm up ahead

5. What time does the train stop?
(a) 12:37 A.M.
(b) 3:17 A.M.
(c) 2:43 A.M.
(d) 1:23 A.M.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time does Poirot's train depart?

2. Who investigates the noise?

3. Who is Princess Dragomiroff?

4. What wakes the passengers?

5. What is the first name of detective Poirot?

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