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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mystery surrounds Major Despard's employer's death?
(a) Whether he drowned or burned alive.
(b) Whether he died in battle or committed suicide.
(c) Whether he was killed by natives or eaten by snakes.
(d) Whether he was shot or died of fever.

2. What does the sleuth say to Rhoda about Meredith that makes her yowl in protest?
(a) That Anne is a thief and a scoundrel.
(b) That Anne is plotting to kill Rhoda.
(c) That Anne takes Maj. Despard's help faster than she does Mrs. Oliver's.
(d) That Anne has killed Shaitana.

3. Where does Poirot rush to in Chapter 29?
(a) Stratford-on-Avon.
(b) Isle of Dogs.
(c) Wallingford.
(d) Devonshire.

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

5. What does Poirot tell Battle they must do quickly?
(a) Round up the suspects.
(b) Steal the map.
(c) Find the fugitive.
(d) Close in on Anne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Maj. Despard appear to have intense disdain for?

3. What does Shaitana do to women after learning their secrets?

4. What is the scary news that Poirot gets during breakfast?

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

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