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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. Why does the train stop?
(a) To release a sick passenger
(b) There is a bad storm up ahead
(c) The track has washed out
(d) To take on another carriage

2. Who refers to Poirot as harmless and peculiar?
(a) Miss Marple
(b) M. Bouc
(c) Col. Arbuthnot
(d) Miss Debenham

3. What is the profession of the silent man in black?
(a) barrister
(b) conductor
(c) musician
(d) manservant

4. What is the profession of the sheep woman?
(a) midwife
(b) missionary
(c) doctor
(d) dancer

5. What time does Poirot's train depart?
(a) 9 P.M.
(b) 10 P.M.
(c) 3 P.M.
(d) 9 A.M.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the train stop in the night?

2. What is the name of Poirot's hotel?

3. In what season does the story take place?

4. Who is the murder victim?

5. What is Mrs. Hubbard's native country?

(see the answer key)

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