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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ratchett approach Poirot?
(a) He lost his wallet
(b) He needs protection
(c) Someone tried to kill him
(d) He had a quarrel with his wife

2. What is the profession of Hildegarde Schmidt?
(a) Maid
(b) Painter
(c) Scientist
(d) Conductor

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

4. Who was the last person to see the victim alive?
(a) MacQueen
(b) Mrs. Hubbard
(c) Poirot
(d) Pierre

5. How did Miss Debenham react when the train was delayed in Syria?
(a) Angry
(b) Annoyed
(c) Frantic
(d) Confused

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What profession did Miss Freebody hold?

3. What was the name of the family that died?

4. Why does Poirot suspect Countess Andrenyi?

5. Which of these things was not part of the curious crime scene?

(see the answer key)

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