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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) autumn
(b) summer
(c) winter
(d) spring

2. in what language does Ratchett speak to the conductor?
(a) Italian
(b) French
(c) English
(d) Swedish

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

4. Which passenger changes berths?
(a) Buoc
(b) Poirot
(c) MacQueen
(d) Ratchett

5. Who sleeps in the berth between Poirot and Mrs. Hubbard?
(a) Ratchett
(b) Harris
(c) Col. Arbuthnot
(d) Conductor

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the murder victim?

2. Why does Ratchett approach Poirot?

3. Who refers to Poirot as harmless and peculiar?

4. What is Poirot's native country?

5. What is the conductor's first name?

(see the answer key)

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