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

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

3. Who is Mrs. Lorrimer partnered with?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Major Despard.

4. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?
(a) By evaluating how they kept score and how they remember the game.
(b) By putting them in the same scenarios unknowingly.
(c) By calling them up unexpectedly and asking them rapid questions.
(d) By placing temptations in front of them and watching their responses.

5. Who does Despard think is a good player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Roberts rate himself as a card player?

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

3. Who is Dr. Roberts paired with?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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