Poirot Investigates | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

The Adventure of the 'Western Star'

1. What is the surname of Poirot's friend in "The Adventure of the Western Star?"

Hastings.

2. What is the rank and title of Poirot's friend?

Captain.

3. Who is the character seen out of the hotel window?

Miss Marvell.

4. Where is the woman when she is spotted by the men in the hotel?

On the street.

5. What does the woman do for a living? Why is the woman famous?

The woman is a movie star.

6. The female character comes from which country?

United States.

7. What does the woman bring with her when she visits Poirot at the hotel?

Threatening letters.

8. The story refers to "The Western Star." What is "The Western Star?"

Diamond.

9. How much was paid for the item in comparison to its true worth?

10%.

10. From whom was the Western Star purchased?