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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Poirot find out was visiting Mrs. Lorrimer prior to her death?

3. Who does Poirot think that Maj. Despard is referring to as being spiritually blackmailed?

4. Who is Mrs. Lorrimer trying to protect?

5. Who does the widow claim fired a gun in self-defense?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cards on the Table is a detective mystery story. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe some of the settings for Cards on the Table. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the book?

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