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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Maj. Despard appear to have intense disdain for?
(a) Meredith.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Shaitana.
(d) Poirot.

2. What is the name of Anne's former employer that died?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Lara Hastings.
(c) Mrs. Benson.
(d) Claire Forlaine.

3. What is the kind of bottle in question regarding the death of Anne's employer?
(a) Syrup of Figs.
(b) Peruvian cocoa.
(c) Bohemian glass.
(d) Indian blue glass.

4. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?
(a) By calling them up unexpectedly and asking them rapid questions.
(b) By evaluating how they kept score and how they remember the game.
(c) By putting them in the same scenarios unknowingly.
(d) By placing temptations in front of them and watching their responses.

5. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Fast.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Wishy-washy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?

2. Who does Despard think is a good player?

3. What emotion did Shaitana invoke in Miss Meredith when he first met her?

4. What does Shaitana do to women after learning their secrets?

5. What does Poirot think about Major Despard's playing?

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