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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Poirot's theory for identifying the suspect?
(a) Psychological study.
(b) Lock them up.
(c) Deprive them of food and water.
(d) Interrogate them till dawn.

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

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

4. Who does Mrs. Oliver immediately think is the murderer in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(b) Dr. Roberts.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

5. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to describe in minute detail to Poirot?
(a) Rug design.
(b) Bridge game.
(c) Her clothing.
(d) Maj. Depard.

6. What does Poirot say about Shaitana's plan?
(a) It is stupid.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It is expensive.
(d) It is exciting.

7. Who does Lorrimer think overbids as a player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Ariadne Oliver.
(d) Major Despard.

8. Where does Shaitana go and sit after everyone is paired up?
(a) By the bridge table.
(b) By the fire.
(c) By the black box.
(d) By the bar.

9. Who is the first sleuth to visit Anne and her employer?
(a) Maj. Despard.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Superintendent Battle.

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

11. What does the doctor give to the sleuth while leaving on his rounds?
(a) His tape recorder.
(b) His keys.
(c) His lens.
(d) His wallet.

12. Based on Mr. Shaitana's comments at dinner, what does Poirot think the murderer's motivation was?
(a) Long-sought revenge.
(b) Accidental.
(c) Driven by lust.
(d) Spur of the moment.

13. Who is cheerful and ebullient in nature, and seems an unlikely murder suspect?
(a) Mrs. Ariadne Oliver.
(b) Dr. Roberts.
(c) Colonel Race.
(d) Major Despard.

14. What does the author tell us about Poirot?
(a) He is agile.
(b) He is ridiculous.
(c) He is overweight.
(d) He is slow.

15. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?
(a) Why he does not get a search warrant.
(b) Why he asks people about the bridge game.
(c) Why he does not take their fingerprints.
(d) Why he does not lock them up.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Anne a companion?

2. Who does Despard think is a good player?

3. What effect do Poirot's manners have on Mrs. Lorrimer?

4. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

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

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