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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caroline find out about Mrs. Ferrars?
(a) The milkman and mailman
(b) The maid and mailman
(c) The maid and milkman
(d) The delivery boy and maid

2. Everyone, including James, does what when Poirot confronts them?
(a) Leaves
(b) Denies everything
(c) Lowers their gaze
(d) Volunteers more information

3. John's last name is?
(a) Sheppard
(b) Sherwood
(c) Sanford
(d) Samson

4. What is Fernly Park?
(a) A museum
(b) A stadium
(c) A park
(d) A house

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

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

7. What is one of the items out of place in the summer house?
(a) A glass
(b) A goose quill
(c) A hat
(d) A billiard ball

8. Mrs. Ackroyd and Flora are from where?
(a) France
(b) Canada
(c) Ireland
(d) Scotland

9. According to Poirot, everyone is doing what?
(a) Helping with the investigation
(b) Hiding Ralph on purpose
(c) Keeping secrets
(d) Arguing too much

10. What does Poirot think of James' theory about Ursula?
(a) It is the same as Poirot's theory.
(b) It is interesting.
(c) It is flawed.
(d) It is correct.

11. Who is waiting for James when he returns from rounds?
(a) Mr. Poirot
(b) Flora
(c) Parker
(d) Caroline

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

13. What is the Intelligence Corps?
(a) A military group
(b) A book discussion club
(c) A secret detective agency
(d) A group of people who gossip with John's sister

14. Who is Hector Blunt?
(a) An amateur writer.
(b) A well-known doctor.
(c) A well-known hunter.
(d) A farmer.

15. Who is murdered at Fernly Park, according to Parker?
(a) Mr. Ackroyd
(b) Mrs. Ferrars
(c) Miss Russell
(d) Caroline

Short Answer Questions

1. Poirot tells whom that the quill from the summer house might have been used for taking heroin?

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

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

4. Who tells James that Ralph is in town?

5. What does James tell Officer Davis that was familiar about the mysterious man he saw the night of the murder?

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