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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 lack when they ask to search through the doctor's files?
(a) A magnifying lens.
(b) A search warrant.
(c) A notebook.
(d) A tape recorder.

2. Whose testimony does Mrs. Lorrimer confirm?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Dr. Roberts.

3. What is the mystery writer prone to do with facts?
(a) Confuse them.
(b) Elaborate on them.
(c) Forget them.
(d) Mix them with fiction.

4. What is Poirot making an indirect reference to by mentioning Mrs. Lorrimer's memory?
(a) An event in her past.
(b) A lover she had.
(c) A game she lost.
(d) A lie she gave.

5. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?
(a) Confusing and wishy-washy.
(b) Long and laborious.
(c) Quick and efficient.
(d) Contentious and difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has to leave a little after midnight to go home?

2. Who cannot prohibit the mystery writer from investigating the crime?

3. What do the four sleuths agree to do together to solve the murder?

4. How does Dr. Roberts rate himself as a card player?

5. What does Mrs. Lorrimer confess to?

(see the answer key)

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