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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anne go to have tea with in Chapter 18?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(c) Ms. Dawes.
(d) Mrs. Oliver.

2. When Mrs. Lorrimer tells M. Poirot that she has no obligation to speak to him about Shaitana's murder, what does he say or do?
(a) He begs and does not give up.
(b) He gracefully accepts and leaves.
(c) He argues and demands an explanation.
(d) He refuses and gets very angry.

3. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Take him off-guard.
(b) Trick him.
(c) Catch him.
(d) Defeat him.

4. What mystery surrounds Major Despard's employer's death?
(a) Whether he drowned or burned alive.
(b) Whether he was shot or died of fever.
(c) Whether he died in battle or committed suicide.
(d) Whether he was killed by natives or eaten by snakes.

5. Who is Superintendent Battle partnered with?
(a) Major Despard.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Miss Meredith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

2. What comparison does Poirot make with Mrs. Lorrimer's memory?

3. What does the sleuth say to Rhoda about Meredith that makes her yowl in protest?

4. Who does Dr. Roberts admit to knowing prior to attending Shaitana's event?

5. What does Poirot ask Mrs. Lorrimer to tell him about the night of the murder?

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