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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though Ralph always wanted money, who sticks up for him and says he is happy that Poirot is acting on Ralph's behalf?
(a) Blunt
(b) Parker
(c) James
(d) Hammond

2. When James arrives at Fernly Park, what strange thing does Parker do?
(a) He denies making the phone call.
(b) He locks James out.
(c) He tells James not to phone the police about the murder.
(d) He disappears.

3. What does Flora tell Parker when she sees him walking to Mr. Ackroyd's room with drinks?
(a) Don't disturb him.
(b) Mr. Ackroyd is not in his room.
(c) She will take the drinks to him herself.
(d) Mr. Ackroyd said he wasn't thirsty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Caroline gives Poirot what?

2. Where was the dagger usually kept?

3. Chapter 11 opens with Mr. Poirot interviewing whom?

4. Miss Russell says she has pain where?

5. After dinner, what does Mr. Ackroyd tell James about Mr. Ferrars' death?

(see the answer key)

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