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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers the dead body in Chapter 28?

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

3. What does Poirot tell Battle they must do quickly?

4. What does the sleuth say to Rhoda about Meredith that makes her yowl in protest?

5. Who does Rhoda tease Anne about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poirot is an enigmatic and famous character in this book. Explain the history of Poirot as you know it. When did the character first appear in the book? What culture seemingly created Poirot? How has the character changed throughout history? Why do you think Christie chose Poirot as a main character?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Anne Meredith. What is her role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Anne's character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in England in the mid-twentieth century when the women in the book are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

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