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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?
(a) Contentious and difficult.
(b) Confusing and wishy-washy.
(c) Quick and efficient.
(d) Long and laborious.

2. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?
(a) Despard.
(b) Lorrimer.
(c) Battle.
(d) Poirot.

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

4. Who is cheerful and ebullient in nature, and seems an unlikely murder suspect?
(a) Major Despard.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Dr. Roberts.
(d) Mrs. Ariadne Oliver.

5. What does Shaitana say that doctors have?
(a) Special opportunities.
(b) Good luck.
(c) Plenty of resources.
(d) Plenty of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Mr. Craddock die?

2. What comparison does Poirot make with Mrs. Lorrimer's memory?

3. What is different about the reference that Poirot makes compared to the conversation he is having with Mrs. Lorrimer?

4. Whose testimony does Mrs. Lorrimer confirm?

5. What does Shaitana ridicule about Poirot?

(see the answer key)

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