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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of these things was not part of the curious crime scene?
(a) Extremely deep wounds
(b) Open window
(c) Locked door
(d) Smell of burned hair

3. Which of these was not one of the clues at the crime scene?
(a) Pipe cleaner
(b) Broken watch
(c) Handkerchief
(d) Torn umbrella

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

5. Which item was not requested from the conductor?
(a) train departure schedule
(b) passports
(c) sleeping arrangements
(d) passenger tickets

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?

2. What is the profession of the sheep woman?

3. What causes the train to stop unexpectedly in the middle of the night?

4. What is the woman in the hallway wearing?

5. What does Poirot uncover about Ratchett?

(see the answer key)

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