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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 asks Dr. Roberts how well he knew his host and his companions?
(a) Battle.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

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

3. How long does it take after the body of the murdered victim in Chapter 3 is removed for the sleuths to begin investigating?
(a) An hour.
(b) Five hours.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) Thirty minutes.

4. Who does Poirot question in the same style as he did with Mrs. Lorrimer?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Dr. Roberts.
(c) Maj. Depard.
(d) Col. Race.

5. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Shaitana say is his preferred method of murder?

2. What do the four sleuths agree to do together to solve the murder?

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

4. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?

5. Who is assigned to go visit the widow of Maj. Despard's former employer?

(see the answer key)

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