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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is cheerful and ebullient in nature, and seems an unlikely murder suspect?
(a) Colonel Race.
(b) Major Despard.
(c) Mrs. Ariadne Oliver.
(d) Dr. Roberts.

4. Who does Mrs. Lorrimer talk to about wood fires during the night of the murder?
(a) Battle.
(b) Shaitana.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Oliver.

5. Where do the four sleuths arrive in Chapter 2?
(a) Shaitana's apartment.
(b) Shaitana's warehouse.
(c) Shaitana's theater hall.
(d) Shaitana's restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take after the body of the murdered victim in Chapter 3 is removed for the sleuths to begin investigating?

2. What does Lorrimer do when she sees the stiletto?

3. Who is lovely, genteel, and elderly in Chapter 2?

4. What do the four sleuths agree to do together to solve the murder?

5. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?

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