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

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

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

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

5. Who does Poirot think that Maj. Despard is referring to as being spiritually blackmailed?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Miss Burgess.
(c) A woman of his past.
(d) Col. Race.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

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

4. What is the kind of bottle in question regarding the death of Anne's employer?

5. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?

(see the answer key)

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