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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of Anne's former employer that died?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Lara Hastings.
(c) Mrs. Benson.
(d) Claire Forlaine.

4. What does Major Despard say that the wife of his employer did that killed her husband?
(a) Cheated on him.
(b) Pushed him forward into the line of fire.
(c) Spoiled his aim, resulting in the bullet to go astray.
(d) Knocked him into a river full of piranhas.

5. Where do the four sleuths meet to put their clues together?
(a) Scotland Yard.
(b) Isle of Dogs.
(c) Notre Dame.
(d) Westminster Chapel.

6. Who is romantically involved by the end of Chapter 29?
(a) Despard and Rhoda.
(b) Oliver and Claudia.
(c) Despard and Anne.
(d) Burgess and Hastings.

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

8. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?
(a) Clothing and jewelry.
(b) Table and chairs.
(c) Paintings and vases.
(d) Rugs and two knickknacks.

9. Who has information about Major Despard concerning an event in his past?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Mrs. Oliver.

10. What is the scary news that Poirot gets during breakfast?
(a) Anne was killed.
(b) Major Despard was shot.
(c) Race died by drowning.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer committed suicide.

11. Where does Anne suggest going to in Chapter 29 while they wait?
(a) The opera.
(b) The tavern.
(c) The restaurant.
(d) The river.

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

13. What was Dr. Roberts apparently guilty of that made his patient furious?
(a) Stealing the patient's money.
(b) Giving the patient the wrong medicine.
(c) Lying about his records.
(d) Impropriety with the patient's wife.

14. Who visits Dr. Roberts before getting inoculations to go abroad?
(a) Miss Meredith.
(b) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(c) Mr. Craddock.
(d) Mrs. Craddock.

15. Who is the only person that Poirot has not yet questioned by the end of Chapter 19?
(a) Battle.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Lorrimer request from Poirot?

3. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?

4. Who tells Rhoda that Anne was not a good friend?

5. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?

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