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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Lorrimer talk to about wood fires during the night of the murder?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Battle.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Shaitana.

2. How do Shaitana's remarks affect some of his guests?
(a) Makes them uncomfortable.
(b) Makes them comfortable.
(c) Makes them giddy.
(d) Makes them sleepy.

3. How does Shaitana respond to Poirot's opinion of his plan?
(a) He dismisses it.
(b) He agrees with it.
(c) He gets excited about it.
(d) He gets angry about it.

4. What kind of a house does Mrs. Lorrimer inhabit?
(a) Large, ornate, and official.
(b) Dirty, small, and smelly.
(c) Big, comfortable, and messy.
(d) Small, tasteful, and well-kept.

5. What does Mrs. Lorrimer request from Poirot?
(a) A gift.
(b) A visit.
(c) A testimony.
(d) A pardon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dr. Roberts apparently guilty of that made his patient furious?

2. How does Poirot think Shaitana sealed his fate?

3. How does Dr. Roberts respond to questions about his personal life and practice?

4. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?

5. What does Poirot buy after leaving the widow's residence?

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