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

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

3. What does Anne do that proves Poirot's theory?
(a) She lives in squalor.
(b) She steals stockings.
(c) She fights her rapist.
(d) She lies about her education.

4. Who turns out to be dead by the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Major Despard.
(b) Shaitana.
(c) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(d) Miss Meredith.

5. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Catch him.
(b) Trick him.
(c) Take him off-guard.
(d) Defeat him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sleuths lack when they ask to search through the doctor's files?

2. What do the sleuths sort through in order to identify the murderer?

3. What does Shaitana discuss with his dinner guests about sleeping sickness?

4. Who is Superintendent Battle partnered with?

5. What does Poirot think about Dr. Robert's playing?

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