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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lorrimer think is a good player?
(a) Ariadne Oliver.
(b) Major Despard.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Dr. Roberts.

2. Why did Shaitana invite the four suspects?
(a) He thought they had all committed a murder in their past.
(b) He was hoping to see Poirot at work.
(c) He wanted to fool them into making a mistake.
(d) He was trying to scare them into confession.

3. What are the different methods of murder, according to Shaitana?
(a) Strangling, drowning, accidental, and shooting.
(b) Poison, a shooting accident, a doctor's opportunities, and a mere household accident.
(c) Fire, drowning, strangling, and doctor's opportunities.
(d) Doctor's opportunities, mere household accidents, strangling, and shooting.

4. When the four sleuths enter the other room to say goodnight, what do they see?
(a) The bridge game in progress.
(b) Shaitana fighting with Major Despard.
(c) Miss Meredith snoring.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer sewing.

5. Who is the mystery writer in Chapter 8?
(a) Mr. Shaitana.
(b) Mr. Battle.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Mr. Poirot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns out to be dead by the end of Chapter 3?

2. What is the name of the parlor maid?

3. Where was Miss Meredith born?

4. Who is Mrs. Lorrimer partnered with?

5. What is the mystery writer prone to do with facts?

(see the answer key)

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