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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lorrimer request from Poirot?
(a) A pardon.
(b) A testimony.
(c) A gift.
(d) A visit.

2. When Poirot talks to the staff, how many letters does he learn that Mrs. Lorrimer sent out?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

3. Who does Rhoda tease Anne about?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Mr. Battle.
(d) Maj. Despard.

4. Who was Major Despard hired to accompany to the Amazon jungle?
(a) Anne Meredith.
(b) Professor Luxmore.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

5. Which sleuth does Rhoda visit in Chapter 17?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Poirot.

6. What does the note about the deceased in Chapter 28 apparently say?
(a) A list of future victims.
(b) A description of where the jewels are kept.
(c) An apology and recrimination.
(d) A confession and an apology.

7. What is the name of the parlor maid?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Elsie Batt.
(c) Anna Ward.
(d) Janice Oliver.

8. What does Mrs. Lorrimer say about Mr. Shaitana's words?
(a) They were harsh and derogatory.
(b) They were meant for her alone.
(c) They incensed her.
(d) They were kind and compassionate.

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

10. Who is assigned to go visit the widow of Maj. Despard's former employer?
(a) Battle.
(b) Mrs. Oliver.
(c) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(d) Poirot.

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

12. Whose mannerisms does Poirot adopt when he visits the widow?
(a) Mr. Shaitana.
(b) Battle.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

13. How does Poirot think Meredith could be capable of murder?
(a) If she is forced to do something she does not like.
(b) If she is caught in another crime.
(c) If she is hurt or raped.
(d) If she is forced to live in poverty.

14. What is the story that the widow tells Poirot?
(a) Greed.
(b) Deception.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Forbidden love.

15. Who does Poirot find out was visiting Mrs. Lorrimer prior to her death?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Col. Race.
(c) Major Despard.
(d) Mrs. Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person that Poirot has not yet questioned by the end of Chapter 19?

2. What does Rhoda want Anne to do in Chapter 29?

3. Who does Anne go to have tea with in Chapter 18?

4. Where does Poirot rush to in Chapter 29?

5. What effect does Mrs. Lorrimer's confession have on Poirot?

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