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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?
(a) He is a lunatic
(b) He is a retired detective
(c) He is a retired doctor
(d) He murdered a man years ago

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

3. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?
(a) Raymond
(b) Parker
(c) Mrs. Ackroyd
(d) Ursula

4. Who is in such disbelief that he/she calls the police to confirm the situation?
(a) Mr. Hammond
(b) Mrs. Ackroyd
(c) Raymond
(d) Blunt

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?

2. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?

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

4. Whose shoes do the prints outside the window match?

5. What unusual name does Poirot call Ursula?

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