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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Mr. Shaitana's comments at dinner, what does Poirot think the murderer's motivation was?
(a) Long-sought revenge.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Driven by lust.
(d) Spur of the moment.

2. Who is Dr. Roberts' secretary?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Mr. Craddock.
(d) Mrs. Oliver.

3. What does the doctor give to the sleuth while leaving on his rounds?
(a) His tape recorder.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His keys.
(d) His lens.

4. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?
(a) By evaluating how they kept score and how they remember the game.
(b) By putting them in the same scenarios unknowingly.
(c) By calling them up unexpectedly and asking them rapid questions.
(d) By placing temptations in front of them and watching their responses.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Poirot say about Shaitana's plan?

3. How many times did Dr. Roberts leave his table on the night of the murder?

4. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to remember very accurately from the night of the murder?

5. How do Shaitana's remarks affect some of his guests?

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