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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 are the four sleuths?
(a) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Superintendent Battle, and Colonel Race.
(b) Dr. Roberts, Major Despard, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Anne Meredith.
(c) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Major Despard.
(d) Major Despard, Mr. Shaitana, Anne Meredith, and Dr. Roberts.

2. Where is the Wessex House located?
(a) London.
(b) Edinburgh.
(c) Madison.
(d) Westfield.

3. What does Lorrimer do when she sees the stiletto?
(a) Screams in delight.
(b) Cries passionately.
(c) Becomes fearful.
(d) Views dispassionately.

4. What does the author tell us about Poirot?
(a) He is ridiculous.
(b) He is overweight.
(c) He is agile.
(d) He is slow.

5. 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 is afraid of criminals.
(c) Poirot loves criminals.
(d) Poirot cannot catch criminals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns out to be dead by the end of Chapter 3?

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

3. Who thought she was poisoned by her family, according to Dr. Roberts' secretary?

4. Who does Mrs. Lorrimer talk to about wood fires during the night of the murder?

5. Who cannot prohibit the mystery writer from investigating the crime?

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