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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Major Despard claim to have saved his employer from drowning?
(a) By ripping his shirt off.
(b) By running away with his wife.
(c) By throwing him a line.
(d) By shooting him in the leg.

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

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

4. What does Poirot buy after leaving the widow's residence?
(a) Malaria tablets.
(b) Stockings.
(c) A gun.
(d) Lottery tickets.

5. Where does Battle go to look into the death of Anne's former employer?
(a) Devonshire.
(b) Stratford-on-Avon.
(c) Isle of Dogs.
(d) Winchester.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the parlor maid?

3. When Poirot talks to the staff, how many letters does he learn that Mrs. Lorrimer sent out?

4. What mystery surrounds Major Despard's employer's death?

5. Where do Rhoda and Anne go in Chapter 17?

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