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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is James told about inquiries at the train station?
(a) The station was busy that night, so inquiries may be unsuccessful.
(b) The station was not busy that night, so they expect inquiries to be successful.
(c) Inquiries are already being made.
(d) There are no plans to make any inquiries.

2. Who arrives during Poirot's questioning about the stranger?
(a) Mr. Harper
(b) Mr. Hammond
(c) Mr. Harrison
(d) Mr. Harris

3. Raymond says he overheard what at 9:30?
(a) Someone shot a gun.
(b) Mr. Ackroyd screamed.
(c) Someone asked Mr. Ackroyd for money.
(d) Some glass broke.

4. What does James tell Officer Davis that was familiar about the mysterious man he saw the night of the murder?
(a) Nothing at all
(b) His voice
(c) His face
(d) His clothes

5. Mr. Poirot is interested in what pastime?
(a) Pottery
(b) Stamp collecting
(c) Fishing
(d) Growing vegetables

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flora tell Parker when she sees him walking to Mr. Ackroyd's room with drinks?

2. Officer Davis questions James about the blackmailer because it was mentioned to him by whom?

3. Mrs. Ackroyd's son's name from a previous marriage is?

4. Whose fingerprints are not taken right away?

5. Who is the last known person to see Mr. Ackroyd alive?

(see the answer key)

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