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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is MacQueen's reaction to learning about the victim's alias?
(a) Disgust
(b) Amusement
(c) Anger
(d) Fear

2. How was MacQueen's father related to Cassetti?
(a) MacQueen's father was Cassetti's uncle
(b) MacQueen's father was the prosecutor in Cassetti's case
(c) MacQueen's father was Cassetti's business partner
(d) MacQueen's father was Casseti's archenemy

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who manages to get Poirot a first class berth?

2. What does Poirot uncover about Ratchett?

3. Why was Masterman up most of the night?

4. How long after Daisy's death was the main suspect apprehended?

5. Who investigates the noise?

(see the answer key)

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