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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Ackroyd invite to dinner?
(a) Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd
(b) Miss Russell
(c) Caroline
(d) James

2. Why is James upset with Caroline?
(a) She is helping to incriminate Ralph.
(b) She did not cook dinner as she promised.
(c) She will not speak to him.
(d) She is not helping with the investigation.

3. Who is not going to the meeting?
(a) Poirot
(b) Caroline
(c) James
(d) Ursula

4. Where was the dagger usually kept?
(a) In a cabinet in Mr. Ackroyd's bedroom
(b) In a desk drawer in the library
(c) In a box in the billiard room
(d) In a table in the drawing room

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ursula comes from what sort of family background?

2. What was discovered about Parker when James and Poirot questioned him?

3. The Inspector thinks which piece of evidence is most important?

4. Why does Miss Gannet tell James that Mrs. Ferrars and Mr. Ackroyd broke off their engagement?

5. Raymond says he overheard what at 9:30?

(see the answer key)

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