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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does James live with?
(a) His friend
(b) His parents
(c) His wife
(d) His sister

2. What did Mr. Poirot ask Mr. Ackroyd to do?
(a) To keep quiet about his profession.
(b) To conceal his identity.
(c) To introduce him to the people in town.
(d) To hold on to an important document for him.

3. Ralph wants to avoid making Mr. Ackroyd angry for what reason?
(a) He might be cut out of the will.
(b) He doesn't want Mr. Ackroyd to get sick from stress.
(c) He is afraid Mr. Ackroyd will kill him.
(d) He might be kicked out of the house.

4. Who is murdered at Fernly Park, according to Parker?
(a) Mrs. Ferrars
(b) Mr. Ackroyd
(c) Caroline
(d) Miss Russell

5. Why does Miss Gannet tell James that Mrs. Ferrars and Mr. Ackroyd broke off their engagement?
(a) Mrs. Ferrars was a gambler.
(b) Mrs. Ferrars planned to see someone else.
(c) Mr. Ackroyd was planning to move away.
(d) Mrs. Ferrars had an addiction to sleeping pills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caroline think James should search for regarding Mrs. Ferrars?

2. Who has become close friends with Mrs. Ferrars?

3. In Chapter One, how does Caroline think Mrs. Ferrars died?

4. According to Mr. Poirot, Mr. Ackroyd wants Ralph to marry whom?

5. Who does Mr. Ackroyd invite to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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