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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what season does the story take place?
(a) winter
(b) autumn
(c) spring
(d) summer

2. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?
(a) pillow
(b) newspaper
(c) matches
(d) water

3. What weapon does Ratchett carry?
(a) knife
(b) gun
(c) cricket bat
(d) letter opener

4. What does Ratchett offer to Poirot?
(a) ambassadorship
(b) big money
(c) seat at dinner
(d) dessert

5. What causes the train to stop unexpectedly in the middle of the night?
(a) It gets stuck in a snowdrift
(b) There is a mechanical failure
(c) Animals have wandered onto the tracks
(d) The conductor is murdered

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of detective Poirot?

2. How was the victim killed?

3. Why does the train stop?

4. in what language does Ratchett speak to the conductor?

5. What wakes the passengers?

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