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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Anne feel around Rhoda?

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

5. How does Poirot think Meredith could be capable of murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Is Mr. Shaitana's dinner party an ill-advised attempt to study the mind of a murderer? Discuss Shaitana's motivation for the party.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of greed. Identify at least two themes about greed in the book. Then, cite an example to support each theme you name.

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