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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Princess Dragomiroff refer to as an admirable happening?
(a) Ratchett's murder
(b) Poirot's presence
(c) Daisy's kidnapping
(d) Heavy snowfall

2. How did Poirot learn of the connection to Daisy Armstrong?
(a) Suspect's confession
(b) Lucky guess
(c) A note
(d) Conductor told him

3. Where was Michel at the time of the murder?
(a) In his compartment
(b) At his desk
(c) In the bathroom
(d) In the restaurant car

4. Who is Princess Dragomiroff?
(a) Serbian spy
(b) Ratchett's sister
(c) Russian aristocrat
(d) Poirot's traveling companion

5. What is the real reason Poirot refuses Ratchett?
(a) Poirot does not like Ratchett's face
(b) Ratchett is overbearing and rude
(c) Poirot is too tired
(d) Poirot is running late for an appointment

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the number of stab wounds found on the victim?

2. Who do Princess Dragomiroff and Mrs. Armstrong have in common?

3. For what ailment did Ratchett take medication?

4. How long after Daisy's death was the main suspect apprehended?

5. With whom is Greta Ohlsson sharing a compartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Poirot blow powder on to Ratchett's window?

2. What was Poirot's reply when MacQueen questioned his identification?

3. What is Miss Debenham's initial reaction to Poirot?

4. What is Ratchett's purpose for wanting protection from Poirot?

5. What did Dr. Constantine find odd about some of Ratchett's wounds?

6. What causes the delay on the train?

7. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

8. What is mysterious about the berth in which Ratchett is murdered?

9. What was unusual about the Count's passport?

10. What is so odd about Miss Debenham's association with Colonel Arbuthnot?

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