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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the widow claim fired a gun in self-defense?
(a) Maj. Despard.
(b) Col. Race.
(c) Otto van Shaitana.
(d) Professor Luxmore.

2. Who does Anne go to have tea with in Chapter 18?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(b) Miss Burgess.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Ms. Dawes.

3. How does Dr. Roberts rate himself as a card player?
(a) Sound.
(b) Safe.
(c) First-rate.
(d) Over-bids.

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

5. What does Shaitana do to women after learning their secrets?
(a) Takes advantage.
(b) Publicly humiliates them.
(c) Runs away.
(d) Steals their money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

2. What does Poirot express concern over?

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

4. What does the doctor give to the sleuth while leaving on his rounds?

5. Who does Dr. Roberts admit to knowing prior to attending Shaitana's event?

(see the answer key)

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