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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. How long after Daisy's death was the main suspect apprehended?
(a) 6 months
(b) 13 months
(c) 1 year
(d) 3 months

2. What had Ratchett received prior to the trip?
(a) Threatening letters
(b) A divorce
(c) A promotion
(d) Two dozen roses

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

4. What is the profession of Edward Henry Masterman?
(a) Carpenter
(b) Valet
(c) Travel agent
(d) Writer

5. The conductor stopped to speak to a colleague about what subject?
(a) Snow
(b) Switching shifts
(c) Coffee
(d) Noisy passengers

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Hubbard's native country?

2. Who was Colonel Armstrong?

3. How did Poirot learn of the connection to Daisy Armstrong?

4. Which passenger changes berths?

5. In what season does the story take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Miss Debenham's initial reaction to Poirot?

3. What was the cause of death for Ratchett?

4. What did Dr. Constantine find odd about some of Ratchett's wounds?

5. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

6. How did MacQueen become Ratchett's secretary?

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

8. Why is Mrs. Hubbard nervous?

9. How did Mrs. Hubbard react to the handkerchief?

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

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