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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Mr. Poirot tells Caroline that they should find Ralph soon or what will happen?
2. Ralph was secretly speaking to whom?
3. What does Caroline think James should search for regarding Mrs. Ferrars?
4. Who does Miss Russell tell the Inspector is quitting his/her job?
5. Why does the officer take the murder weapon to the billiard room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Mr. Ackroyd say to James, in Chapter Two, that James knew to be untrue and why did James know that?
2. What is the Intelligence Corps and what role does it play, in Chapter One?
3. In Chapter One, what is Caroline's theory about Mrs. Ferrars' death and the death of Mr. Ferrars a year ago?
4. Explain why James does not want to go with Flora to see Poirot, in Chapter Seven.
5. How is Parker's behavior, in Chapter Five, suspicious, and why might he be a suspect in the murder?
6. Using the information in Chapter Two, describe the supposed relationship between Mr. Ackroyd and Mrs. Ferrars. Why were they close?
7. Why do James and Poirot disagree about the evidence against Ralph and whether or not Ralph is the killer?
8. What important question is asked asked regarding fire during Poirot's first trip to the crime scene, in Chapter Twenty.
9. In Chapter Thirteen, what does Poirot tell James about a use for the goose quill that may be significant?
10. Describe the discussion between James and Officer Davis, in Chapter Six.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One of the biggest suspects in the case was Parker. Explain why you did or did not think Parker was the guilty party. For instance, did you think Parker had made the phone call or moved the chair? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Dr. James Sheppard. What were your first impressions of him? Did those impressions change as you read the book? If so, in what ways and what triggered those changes?
Essay Topic 3
Explain what you learned throughout the book about James as a man. When, if ever, did you notice a change in him or realize that he was the true killer before Poirot confronted him? Do you feel that James ultimately made the right decision by deciding to commit suicide? Explain why you think he made the decision and why you agree or disagree with it.
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