The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Mr. Ascher the most likely murderer in the Andover case? (from Chapters 1-5 (including Foreword))

Because he was seen entering the shop a few hours before the murder.

Because he owns a gun.

Because he admitted to murdering her.

Because he is known to threaten his wife.

2.

How does Carmichael's personality change the perception of his murder? (from Chapters 11-15)

He was always worrying, and, therefore, it would not be surprising if he committed suicide.

He was always with friends, so it is surprising that he was not when he was murdered.

It is very shocking, because he was always happy and there was no reason he would have wanted to die.

It is very shocking, because he usually took that walk with his wife.

3.

Why can the murderer not use insanity as an excuse? (from Chapters 31-35)

Because Cust is not insane.

Because he wrote letters and that shows premeditation.

Because someone who is insane cannot commit a murder.

Because he already was cleared as sane.

4.

What did Tom Hartigan see at Euston Station that made him suspicious of Cust? (from Chapters 21-25)

He saw that he was selling pantyhose to a stranger.

He saw that Cust had more than one ABC railway guide.

He saw that his ticket said Doncaster on it.

He saw that Cust was holding a dagger in his pocket.

5.

Why do Betty's parents not realize that she does not come home the night that she is murdered? (from Chapters 6-10)

Because they do not care about her.

Because they think she has an extra shift at the Ginger Cat.

Because she normally stays out late.

Because she tells them she is going to be late.

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