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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 objects does Mrs. Lorrimer describe to Poirot?
(a) Rugs and couches.
(b) Flowers and Oriental pictures.
(c) Tables and chairs.
(d) Paintings and vases.

2. What is different about the reference that Poirot makes compared to the conversation he is having with Mrs. Lorrimer?
(a) It requires a lot of knowledge.
(b) It has not been revealed.
(c) It is so subtle that it escapes detection.
(d) It can only be understood by a murderer.

3. What effect do Poirot's manners have on Mrs. Lorrimer?
(a) Baffles.
(b) Irritate.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Infuriate.

4. How does Dr. Roberts respond to questions about his personal life and practice?
(a) Fearfully.
(b) Angrily.
(c) Secretively.
(d) Affably.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the widow claim fired a gun in self-defense?

2. What does the author tell us about Poirot?

3. Where do the four sleuths meet to put their clues together?

4. Who does Mrs. Lorrimer think is a show-off?

5. What mystery surrounds Major Despard's employer's death?

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