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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anne feel around Rhoda?

2. Where do the four sleuths meet to put their clues together?

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

4. What does Mrs. Lorrimer confess to?

5. How does Poirot entertain Rhoda?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Shaitana. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Christie's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

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