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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 can vital clues be found from suspects, according to Poirot?
(a) Interrogating them till dawn.
(b) Wire-tapping their homes.
(c) Torturing them.
(d) Digging into their pasts.

2. What does Poirot think about Major Despard's playing?
(a) He is demanding and controlling.
(b) He is afraid of losing.
(c) He likes an immediate picture.
(d) He is wishy-washy.

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

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

5. What do the sleuths sort through in order to identify the murderer?
(a) Bottles and drinks.
(b) Clues and evidence.
(c) Dinner remains.
(d) Wastepaper baskets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Poirot meet Shaitana?

2. What does Poirot express concern over?

3. Why did Shaitana invite the four suspects?

4. What does Shaitana invite Poirot to attend?

5. What does Shaitana ridicule about Poirot?

(see the answer key)

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