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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. Poirot and James next go to confront whom?
2. What major discovery do James and Poirot make about Charles Kent?
3. What does Poirot ask Caroline to find out about Ralph's shoes?
4. Poirot thinks that the killer used the chair to conceal what item on the table?
5. In the start of Chapter Fourteen, the narrator tells the reader that after Monday night Poirot and whom went their separate ways?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Twenty-six, what does Poirot tell James is the only reason he never considered James as a suspect?
2. What is the story of Ursula and Ralph?
3. Why do the police call, near the end of Chapter Seventeen?
4. What does Raymond reveal to James and Poirot, in Chapter Fifteen?
5. What suggestions do James and Caroline make about Flora's love life, in Chapter Sixteen?
6. What idea does Poirot have about why Charles Kent went to Fernly Park the night of the murder?
7. Poirot makes it known that he thinks James is guilty and offers James what way out?
8. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot's maid walks in with what object and what significance does it have?
9. At the meeting, how do Flora and Mrs. Ackroyd react to Poirot's announcement that Ursula and Ralph are married?
10. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot unexpectedly produces Ralph at the meeting, saying what about Ralph's whereabouts during the time he was missing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
In what ways is Ralph made to look guilty throughout the book in the eyes of most of the characters? Why is Poirot not convinced? Cite examples to support both opinions.
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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