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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. Who is the murder victim?
(a) Ratchett
(b) Poirot
(c) MacQueen
(d) Michel

2. How does Masterman react upon hearing Daisy's name?
(a) Does not react
(b) Becomes upset
(c) Begins to cry
(d) Is confused

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

4. Who is anxious to see Poirot?
(a) Princess Dragomiroff
(b) Pierre Michel
(c) Mrs. Hubbard
(d) Colonel Armstrong

5. Where was Michel at the time of the murder?
(a) In the bathroom
(b) In his compartment
(c) In the restaurant car
(d) At his desk

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot uncover about Ratchett?

2. Who investigates the noise?

3. What is the Count's native country?

4. What item does Poirot request from the conductor?

5. Who else was supposedly involved in Daisy's kidnapping?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did the Count spend time during the Armstrong investigation?

2. What is Poirot's reaction to Ratchett?

3. Why does the train stop in Belgrade?

4. What was unusual about the Count's passport?

5. Why was Ratchett's response considered to be strange?

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

7. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

8. What causes the delay on the train?

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

10. What is mysterious about the berth in which Ratchett is murdered?

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