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

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

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

4. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?
(a) Battle.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Lorrimer.
(d) Despard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Poirot think about Dr. Robert's playing?

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

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

5. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?

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