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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chapter 11 opens with Mr. Poirot interviewing whom?
(a) Mrs. Fielding
(b) Mrs. Ferdinand
(c) Mrs. Ferguson
(d) Mrs. Folliott

3. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?
(a) He is a retired doctor
(b) He is a lunatic
(c) He murdered a man years ago
(d) He is a retired detective

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

5. Where did Caroline walk?
(a) To a neighbor's house
(b) Downtown
(c) Through the woods
(d) By the seashore

6. According to Mr. Poirot, Mr. Ackroyd wants Ralph to marry whom?
(a) Miss Flora
(b) Miss Ferris
(c) Miss Foster
(d) Miss Finch

7. Where does Mr. Poirot tell James he knew Mr. Ackroyd from?
(a) Rome
(b) London
(c) Paris
(d) New York

8. 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) James
(b) Hammond
(c) Blunt
(d) Parker

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

10. What does James tell Officer Davis that was familiar about the mysterious man he saw the night of the murder?
(a) Nothing at all
(b) His voice
(c) His clothes
(d) His face

11. What was the unusual stranger there for?
(a) To sell something
(b) Nobody knows
(c) To visit someone
(d) To ask directions

12. Who does Miss Russell tell the Inspector is quitting his/her job?
(a) The parlor maid
(b) Miss Russell herself
(c) Parker
(d) The cook

13. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?
(a) She hasn't seen him for a week.
(b) She thinks the police suspect him.
(c) She saw him with a woman.
(d) He is sick.

14. What is the parlor maid's name?
(a) Ursula
(b) Sylvia
(c) Victoria
(d) Cynthia

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot think of James' theory about Ursula?

2. Who finds a gold ring?

3. What item was moved at the crime scene?

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

5. As Chapter Thirteen opens, Poirot invites whom to dinner?

(see the answer keys)

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