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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. Who does James live with?
2. What does Caroline think James should search for regarding Mrs. Ferrars?
3. According to Mr. Poirot, Mr. Ackroyd wants Ralph to marry whom?
4. Even though Ralph always wanted money, who sticks up for him and says he is happy that Poirot is acting on Ralph's behalf?
5. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the murder weapon. What was it, where did it come from, and where was it usually kept?
2. Describe James and Caroline's new neighbor, Mr. Poirot, using information from Chapter Three.
3. Why do James and Poirot disagree about the evidence against Ralph and whether or not Ralph is the killer?
4. What does James learn from his trip to see Ralph, in Chapter Three?
5. Explain why James does not want to go with Flora to see Poirot, in Chapter Seven.
6. Describe the mysterious conversation Caroline hears between Ralph and a girl in the woods, in Chapter Three.
7. In what ways does Flora act suspicious, in Chapter Nine?
8. Explain the relationship, in Chapter One, between Dr. James Sheppard and his sister, Caroline.
9. All evidence is beginning to point to Ralph as the possible blackmailer, including what?
10. Using the information in Chapter Two, describe the supposed relationship between Mr. Ackroyd and Mrs. Ferrars. Why were they close?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose either of the following clues from the story and describe its significance to both throwing off the investigation at first and eventually cracking the case.
1. The phone call
2. The moved chair
Essay Topic 2
Explain how Miss Russell's interest in drugs was tied to Charles Kent and how they became alibis for each other. What led Poirot to make the connection?
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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