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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. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Hotel suite.
(c) Underground tavern.
(d) Double-decker bus.

2. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?
(a) Long and laborious.
(b) Confusing and wishy-washy.
(c) Quick and efficient.
(d) Contentious and difficult.

3. What does Shaitana do to women after learning their secrets?
(a) Takes advantage.
(b) Publicly humiliates them.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Steals their money.

4. What emotion did Shaitana invoke in Miss Meredith when he first met her?
(a) Loathing.
(b) Desire.
(c) Fear.
(d) Envy.

5. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Toys.
(d) Stockings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

2. Where does Battle go to look into the death of Anne's former employer?

3. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?

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

5. What does Anne recall from the night of the murder?

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