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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?
(a) Pennington.
(b) Hardt.
(c) Hillson.
(d) Pedroza.

2. The story about the rook rifle took place in which country?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Africa.
(d) India.

3. Who was waiting outside for Poirot to solve the case?
(a) Hardt.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Black.
(d) Japp.

4. What is the name of the murdered person?
(a) Arthur.
(b) MacAdam.
(c) Robinson.
(d) Pace.

5. Poirot deduces that which of the following was the real killer?
(a) Roger.
(b) Zoe.
(c) Annabel.
(d) Hastings.

6. What is the surname of the people the woman and her husband are scheduled to visit?
(a) Matheson.
(b) Yarrow.
(c) Yardly.
(d) Hastings.

7. From whom was the Western Star purchased?
(a) Chinese man.
(b) Boy on the street.
(c) Phony society organization.
(d) Antique dealer.

8. Who joins Poirot in investigating the case?
(a) Scottish Guard.
(b) Interpol.
(c) Scotland Yard.
(d) London Police.

9. Where were the goods stored until they were stolen?
(a) Vault.
(b) Suitcase.
(c) Trunk.
(d) Briefcase.

10. In the beginning of the story Poirot is recovering from what ailment?
(a) Migraine.
(b) Sprained ankle.
(c) Flu.
(d) Pneumonia.

11. What was the relationship between the murdered man and the client?
(a) Victim was a neighbor.
(b) Victim was client's brother.
(c) Victim was an uncle.
(d) Victim was client's boss.

12. What company is Poirot going to be affiliated with in the story?
(a) Machester Armed Guard Services.
(b) Northern Union Insurance Company.
(c) Marsdon Manor.
(d) Hastings Company.

13. What is the surname of the woman that approaches Poirot for help?
(a) Ridgeway.
(b) Farquhar.
(c) Hardt.
(d) Hastings.

14. What was the first name of the victim?
(a) Harrington.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Howard.
(d) Hampton.

15. What is the rank and title of Poirot's friend?
(a) Captain.
(b) Major.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person that screamed and broke the item?

2. What is the woman's unusual first name?

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

4. Who is the first to testify to the police regarding the murder?

5. What is the name of the hotel where Poirot and his companion meet the husband?

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