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

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

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

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

5. Where are the interviews conducted?
(a) Calais Coach
(b) Train station office
(c) Poirot's compartment
(d) Restaurant car

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Colonel Armstrong?

2. Which passenger changes berths?

3. What does Poirot uncover about Ratchett?

4. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?

5. How was the victim killed?

(see the answer key)

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