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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. James seems unconcerned by Poirot's accusations and even does what during the exchange?
2. James gives Poirot what?
3. Who suddenly appears at the meeting?
4. Caroline sends James to give what to Poirot?
5. How does James identify Kent?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Twenty-one, what does Poirot ask James to do, regarding people at Fernly Park?
2. Who do James and Poirot find crying in James' house, and what important thing does Poirot do at that point?
3. In Chapter Twenty-five, what does Poirot say was the purpose of the phone call?
4. In Chapter Twenty-three, Poirot insinuates that nobody was actually in the room when Mr. Ackroyd died. How does he account for the conversation that was heard?
5. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot unexpectedly produces Ralph at the meeting, saying what about Ralph's whereabouts during the time he was missing?
6. In Chapter Fourteen, who finally tells his/her story of the secret they've been hiding and what is it?
7. In Chapter Twenty, Poirot and James go to see Miss Russell because Poirot wants to confront her about what?
8. What suggestions do James and Caroline make about Flora's love life, in Chapter Sixteen?
9. Poirot makes it known that he thinks James is guilty and offers James what way out?
10. Why do the police call, near the end of Chapter Seventeen?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe how Poirot finally found out that James was the killer for certain. How did he confront James about it? What was James' reaction? What option did Poirot give? How did things end up? What were both mens' motivations for their actions at the end of the book?
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
Describe Caroline. How is her character important to the story? Describe the difference between James' thoughts about her constant gossip and Poirot's thoughts on the subject.
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