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

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

3. How does Poirot entertain Rhoda?
(a) With singing and playing the piano.
(b) With a theater performance.
(c) With a viewing of a knife.
(d) With hilarious jokes.

4. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?
(a) Table and chairs.
(b) Clothing and jewelry.
(c) Paintings and vases.
(d) Rugs and two knickknacks.

5. What does Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?
(a) Wishy-washy.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Over-bids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?

2. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?

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

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

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

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