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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Shaitana invite the four suspects?
(a) He was hoping to see Poirot at work.
(b) He thought they had all committed a murder in their past.
(c) He wanted to fool them into making a mistake.
(d) He was trying to scare them into confession.

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

3. Who is seated by the fire?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Major Despard.
(d) Shaitana.

4. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?
(a) England.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Switzerland.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Dr. Roberts how well he knew his host and his companions?

2. Who is Dr. Roberts paired with?

3. What effect do Poirot's manners have on Mrs. Lorrimer?

4. What does Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?

5. What does Poirot ask Mrs. Lorrimer to tell him about the night of the murder?

(see the answer key)

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