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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is special about the Count's passport?
(a) It is a diplomatic passport
(b) It is from Spain
(c) It has been stolen
(d) It is a forgery

2. The Countess' housecoat is the color of what object?
(a) Oranges
(b) Strawberries
(c) Corn
(d) Wheat

3. Who is Cyrus Hardman?
(a) Murderer
(b) Train engineer
(c) Movie star
(d) Private investigator

4. What is the name of the diplomat?
(a) Gildersleeve
(b) Conway
(c) Bouc
(d) Ratchett

5. What is the name of the doctor?
(a) Carlson
(b) Donatello
(c) Constantine
(d) Abernathy

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does the story take place?

2. What time was the crime supposedly committed?

3. Who is Poirot's companion in the berth?

4. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What item was found that backed up Mrs. Hubbard's story?

2. Why did MacQueen go to see Ratchett that evening?

3. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

4. Why is M. Bouc concerned about Poirot's line of questioning with accounting Countess?

5. Why does the train stop in Belgrade?

6. What unusual item was worn by the lady in the corridor?

7. For what reason is Poirot's berth changed?

8. What is Ratchett's purpose for wanting protection from Poirot?

9. How did MacQueen become Ratchett's secretary?

10. What prompts the military officer to stay in Poirot's company at the train station?

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