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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Mr. Ackroyd was what, regarding money?
(a) A good investor
(b) Greedy and tightfisted
(c) A poor investor
(d) Generous

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

3. What unusual name does Poirot call Ursula?
(a) Miss Ferrars
(b) Mrs. Ackroyd
(c) Mrs. Paton
(d) Miss Ackroyd

4. In the start of Chapter Fourteen, the narrator tells the reader that after Monday night Poirot and whom went their separate ways?
(a) Caroline
(b) James
(c) Flora
(d) Raymond

5. Who is waiting for James when he returns from rounds?
(a) Mr. Poirot
(b) Flora
(c) Parker
(d) Caroline

Short Answer Questions

1. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?

2. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Ursula once caught her doing what?

3. What does Poirot ask Caroline to find out about Ralph's shoes?

4. When they return from their walk, whom do Poirot and James find in James' house?

5. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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