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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. By Chapter 8, how many people has the murderer killed, according to the sleuths?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

2. What does Poirot ask Mrs. Lorrimer to tell him about the night of the murder?
(a) The cards that she gave to Miss Meredith.
(b) Conversation that she had with Col. Race.
(c) How she is feeling that night.
(d) Furnishings in the room.

3. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) England.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Scotland.

4. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Hotel suite.
(b) Underground tavern.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Double-decker bus.

5. How many times does Lorrimer talk to Shaitana during the night of the murder?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?

2. Who is lovely, genteel, and elderly in Chapter 2?

3. How does Poirot think Shaitana sealed his fate?

4. What does Poirot think about Dr. Robert's playing?

5. How many times did Dr. Roberts leave his table on the night of the murder?

(see the answer key)

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