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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 planned to see someone else.
(c) Mrs. Ferrars was a gambler.
(d) Mrs. Ferrars had an addiction to sleeping pills.

2. How has Mr. Ackroyd been killed?
(a) With a gun
(b) With a rope
(c) With a pillow
(d) With a dagger

3. What does Caroline think James should search for regarding Mrs. Ferrars?
(a) A murder weapon
(b) An accidental cause of death
(c) A suicide letter
(d) Next of kin to notify

4. Whose fingerprints are not taken right away?
(a) Flora
(b) Parker
(c) Raymond
(d) James

5. Who tells James that Ralph is in town?
(a) Caroline
(b) Mr. Poirot
(c) Miss Flora
(d) Miss Russell

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?

3. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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