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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. What do the sleuths sort through in order to identify the murderer?
(a) Clues and evidence.
(b) Dinner remains.
(c) Wastepaper baskets.
(d) Bottles and drinks.

2. Who does Lorrimer think is a good player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Major Despard.
(d) Ariadne Oliver.

3. In the room where Mrs. Oliver is seated, whom is she partnered with?
(a) Hercule Poirot.
(b) Colonel Race.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

4. Who is the sergeant that interrogates the parlor maid?
(a) O'Reilly.
(b) Battle.
(c) O'Connor.
(d) Smith.

5. What does Shaitana discuss with his dinner guests about sleeping sickness?
(a) His own suffering.
(b) Fears.
(c) Treatments.
(d) Epidemic.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Lorrimer tells M. Poirot that she has no obligation to speak to him about Shaitana's murder, what does he say or do?

2. What does Hercule Poirot do for a living?

3. What kind of manners does Poirot reveal to Mrs. Lorrimer?

4. Where does Battle go to look into the death of Anne's former employer?

5. How many times does Lorrimer talk to Shaitana during the night of the murder?

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