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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. Who does Miss Meredith indirectly point the finger at as a possible murderer?
(a) Despard.
(b) Lorrimer.
(c) Race.
(d) Dr. Roberts.

2. Who cannot prohibit the mystery writer from investigating the crime?
(a) Mr. Battle.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Mr. Poirot.
(d) Mr. Shaitana.

3. How does the author leave the reader feeling about Poirot and criminals by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Poirot is a criminal himself.
(b) Poirot loves criminals.
(c) Poirot is afraid of criminals.
(d) Poirot cannot catch criminals.

4. What did the doctor notice about Miss Meredith's hands while playing bridge?
(a) They have knots from arthritis.
(b) They are long and tapered.
(c) They are fat and chubby.
(d) They shook.

5. How does Poirot think Shaitana sealed his fate?
(a) By saying he wanted to die.
(b) By challenging the murderer to a duel.
(c) By talking about murder options.
(d) By making fun of the murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mystery writer in Chapter 8?

2. How does the second interview go?

3. Where does Poirot meet Shaitana?

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

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

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