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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One, how does Caroline think Mrs. Ferrars died?
(a) An overdose of sleeping pills
(b) Natural causes
(c) An overdose of pain medication
(d) Murder

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

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

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

5. Mrs. Ackroyd's son's name from a previous marriage is?
(a) Ralph Paton
(b) Ralph Prescott
(c) Ralph Preston
(d) Ralph Peterson

Short Answer Questions

1. Miss Russell says she has pain where?

2. Mrs. Ackroyd asks James to discuss what with Mr. Ackroyd?

3. Who is Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd?

4. Where is Ralph staying in town?

5. Who is Hector Blunt?

(see the answer key)

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