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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 has to leave a little after midnight to go home?
(a) Colonel Race.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Major Despard.

2. Based on Mr. Shaitana's comments at dinner, what does Poirot think the murderer's motivation was?
(a) Long-sought revenge.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Driven by lust.
(d) Spur of the moment.

3. What was Dr. Roberts apparently guilty of that made his patient furious?
(a) Lying about his records.
(b) Stealing the patient's money.
(c) Giving the patient the wrong medicine.
(d) Impropriety with the patient's wife.

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

5. Who does Dr. Roberts admit to knowing prior to attending Shaitana's event?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Battle.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot think about Major Despard's playing?

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

3. What is the shocking revelation about the murder that Poirot has in Chapters 26 and 27?

4. Who are the four suspects?

5. Who is Mrs. Lorrimer trying to protect?

(see the answer key)

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