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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caroline tells James that what event happened at Poirot's house today?
(a) There was a female visitor.
(b) There was an unusual noise.
(c) There was a fire.
(d) There was a male visitor.

2. Mrs. Ackroyd admits what to James?
(a) Owning the ring
(b) Leaving the silver drawer open
(c) Stealing the money
(d) Changing the will

3. Poirot wants everyone at Fernly Park to meet where?
(a) At James and Caroline's house
(b) At the Inn
(c) At Poirot's house
(d) At Fernly Park

4. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Ursula once caught her doing what?
(a) Handling the murder weapon
(b) Rummaging through drawers in the study
(c) Crying in a closet
(d) Reading Mr. Ackroyd's will

5. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?
(a) Raglan doesn't like Mr. Poirot's general attitude.
(b) Raglan suspects Mr. Poirot in the murder.
(c) Raglan thinks it is too dangerous for a civilian.
(d) Raglan wants the glory of solving the case himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in such disbelief that he/she calls the police to confirm the situation?

2. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?

3. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?

4. Who summons James to his/her bedside?

5. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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