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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 kind of relationship does Anne have with her employer?
(a) They are friends.
(b) They are strained.
(c) They are enemies.
(d) They are cold.

2. Where do Rhoda and Anne go in Chapter 17?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) Wales.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

3. What does Lorrimer do when she sees the stiletto?
(a) Screams in delight.
(b) Becomes fearful.
(c) Cries passionately.
(d) Views dispassionately.

4. Who are the four suspects?
(a) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Major Despard.
(b) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Superintendent Battle, and Colonel Race.
(c) Major Despard, Mr. Shaitana, Anne Meredith, and Dr. Roberts.
(d) Dr. Roberts, Major Despard, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Anne Meredith.

5. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?
(a) Clothing and jewelry.
(b) Paintings and vases.
(c) Rugs and two knickknacks.
(d) Table and chairs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Poirot think Meredith could be capable of murder?

4. Who does Poirot think that Maj. Despard is referring to as being spiritually blackmailed?

5. Who does Despard think is a good player?

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