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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the last known person to see Mr. Ackroyd alive?
(a) Mrs. Ackroyd
(b) Flora
(c) Raymond
(d) James

2. The next morning, what happens?
(a) Ralph returns.
(b) Someone else is found dead.
(c) Caroline goes missing.
(d) The funerals take place.

3. Why does Poirot think Charles Kent went to Fernly Park the day of the murder?
(a) Because he was lost
(b) Because he was looking for a good place to hide from police
(c) Because he was seeing Flora
(d) Because he was born in Kent

4. Poirot tells James what about people?
(a) They are always honest.
(b) They like to help each other.
(c) They are complicated.
(d) They don't always tell the truth.

5. What is mentioned as a popular pastime in King's Abbot?
(a) Eating at a local restaurant
(b) Gardening
(c) Playing chess
(d) Playing Mah Jong

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot show James an article about?

2. James and Caroline talk about their new what in Chapter Three?

3. Who becomes an immediate suspect due to his/her strange behavior?

4. Who is Miss Russell to Mr. Ackroyd?

5. Why does the officer take the murder weapon to the billiard room?

(see the answer key)

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