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

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

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

4. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?
(a) England.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) South Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?

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

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 Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

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