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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?
(a) Raglan wants the glory of solving the case himself.
(b) Raglan thinks it is too dangerous for a civilian.
(c) Raglan doesn't like Mr. Poirot's general attitude.
(d) Raglan suspects Mr. Poirot in the murder.

2. Why does the officer take the murder weapon to the billiard room?
(a) To question Raymond
(b) To find where it came from
(c) To set up the murderer
(d) To question James

3. Mr. Poirot lives where?
(a) The Arches
(b) The Larches
(c) The Pines
(d) The Beeches

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

5. Ralph tells James what about Ralph's relationship with his stepfather?
(a) They have some problems now and then.
(b) They are having major problems.
(c) They are getting along fine.
(d) They never speak.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When James arrives at Fernly Park, what strange thing does Parker do?

4. Where was the dagger usually kept?

5. Who died a year ago?

(see the answer key)

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