View a FREE sample

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) Hotel suite.
(b) Double-decker bus.
(c) Underground tavern.
(d) Restaurant.

2. Where does Battle go to look into the death of Anne's former employer?
(a) Devonshire.
(b) Stratford-on-Avon.
(c) Isle of Dogs.
(d) Winchester.

3. What does Poirot think about Major Despard's playing?
(a) He is afraid of losing.
(b) He is demanding and controlling.
(c) He is wishy-washy.
(d) He likes an immediate picture.

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

5. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Catch him.
(b) Take him off-guard.
(c) Trick him.
(d) Defeat him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?

2. Who does Miss Meredith indirectly point the finger at as a possible murderer?

3. Whom does Maj. Despard appear to have intense disdain for?

4. What is the name of Anne's former employer that died?

5. What does Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 177 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample