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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who summons James to his/her bedside?
(a) Caroline
(b) Mrs. Ackroyd
(c) Flora
(d) Poirot

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

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

4. Caroline and Flora both tell James that they don't think which person is guilty?
(a) Raymond
(b) Blunt
(c) Ralph
(d) Miss Russell

5. What does Poirot ask Caroline to find out about Ralph's shoes?
(a) Who else owns similar shoes
(b) Type
(c) Color
(d) Size

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is waiting for James when he returns from rounds?

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

3. In the start of Chapter Fourteen, the narrator tells the reader that after Monday night Poirot and whom went their separate ways?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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