The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Poirot wait to visit Mrs. Ascher's shop? (from Chapters 6-10)

So he can see it at the same time of day that the murder happened.

So he can know more about the victim before seeing the scene of the crime.

Because he does not want to go to the scene of the crime.

Because he does not want to see the shop.

2.

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

Because she normally stays out late.

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

Because she tells them she is going to be late.

Because they do not care about her.

3.

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

Because someone who is insane cannot commit a murder.

Because Cust is not insane.

Because he wrote letters and that shows premeditation.

Because he already was cleared as sane.

4.

Why does Cust lie to Mrs. Marbury about the call? (from Chapters 26-30)

Because he thinks the police are coming and he needs to escape.

Because he enjoys lying.

Because he wants to tell Mrs. Marbury about his sister.

Because he is afraid of Mrs. Marbury.

5.

How does Captain Hastings' view of Poirot affect how he tells the story? (from Chapters 1-5 (including Foreword))

Hastings is more likely to view Poirot positively because they are brothers.

Hastings is less likely to view Poirot positively because they are brothers.

Hastings is more likely to be negative in his view of Poirot because he is jealous of him.

Hastings is more likely to view Poirot positively because he thinks Piorot is the best detective.

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