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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. What is the shocking revelation about the murder that Poirot has in Chapters 26 and 27?
(a) That it was committed by an invalid.
(b) That it never happened.
(c) That it was done out of respect.
(d) There was an eyewitness.

2. What does Poirot compliment Mrs. Lorrimer with?
(a) A spirit of warmth and candor.
(b) A mind capable of murder.
(c) A heart full of kindness.
(d) A mind capable of winning the lottery.

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

4. What does Mrs. Lorrimer confess to picking up while playing dummy?
(a) A dagger.
(b) A rifle.
(c) A pitcher.
(d) A rope.

5. What is Poirot's theory for identifying the suspect?
(a) Interrogate them till dawn.
(b) Deprive them of food and water.
(c) Psychological study.
(d) Lock them up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Anne Meredith makes her an obvious target?

2. Who has information about Major Despard concerning an event in his past?

3. What kind of relationship does Anne have with her employer?

4. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

5. Where was Miss Meredith born?

(see the answer key)

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