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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 the second interview go?
(a) Ends abruptly.
(b) It is delayed.
(c) More quickly than the first.
(d) More slowly than the first.

2. What do the four sleuths agree to do together to solve the murder?
(a) Be on trial.
(b) Talk to the police.
(c) Surround the house.
(d) Question the suspects.

3. Who does Shaitana cleverly arrange at the table?
(a) Younger victims.
(b) Older victims.
(c) Detectives.
(d) Murder suspects.

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

5. Who has to leave a little after midnight to go home?
(a) Hercule Poirot.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?

2. What does the author tell us about Poirot?

3. Who is described as a "man-hungry" female, according to Dr. Roberts' secretary?

4. Where did Mrs. Lorrimer meet Shaitana?

5. Whose testimony does Mrs. Lorrimer confirm?

(see the answer key)

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