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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Roberts respond to questions about his personal life and practice?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Secretively.
(c) Affably.
(d) Fearfully.

2. Who does Lorrimer think is a cautious player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Major Despard.
(d) Ariadne Oliver.

3. Who does Lorrimer think is a good player?
(a) Ariadne Oliver.
(b) Major Despard.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Dr. Roberts.

4. Who appears to be very shy and retiring in Chapter 2?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Anne Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

5. When the four sleuths enter the other room to say goodnight, what do they see?
(a) Miss Meredith snoring.
(b) The bridge game in progress.
(c) Mrs. Lorrimer sewing.
(d) Shaitana fighting with Major Despard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Poirot's theory for identifying the suspect?

2. What does Lorrimer do when she sees the stiletto?

3. What do the men do during the bridge game that is different from the women?

4. Who does Mrs. Oliver immediately think is the murderer in Chapter 4?

5. How does Shaitana respond to Poirot's opinion of his plan?

(see the answer key)

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