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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 was so strange about Ratchett's decree that everything was okay?
(a) Language
(b) Tone
(c) To whom he was speaking
(d) What he said

2. What item is found in Poirot's luggage?
(a) Conductor's uniform
(b) Gun
(c) Forged passport
(d) Kimono

3. What does Mrs. Hubbard insist on showing to the investigators?
(a) Letter
(b) Footprints
(c) Photos
(d) Appendix scar

4. About what did Miss Debenham lie?
(a) Recognizing the Countess
(b) Knowing Cassetti
(c) Her affair with Colonel Arbuthnot
(d) Missing the train in Syria

5. Which of the following does not pertain to the knife wounds?
(a) Created a design
(b) Left handed
(c) Both shallow and deep
(d) Right handed

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else does Poirot suspect of being employed at the Armstrong's house?

2. What was the importance of the grease spot?

3. Why does Poirot suspect Countess Andrenyi?

4. What is Miss Debenham's first name?

5. What object is found in Hildegarde's luggage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What point does MacQueen reiterate when Poirot approaches him to conduct a search?

2. Where does Poirot find the missing uniform?

3. How did Colonel Arbuthnot react to Poirot's inquiry about the pipe cleaner?

4. Which of Poirot's questions trips up Miss Debenham?

5. What is the true identity of Miss Debenham?

6. How does Poirot manage to get the Count and Countess alone?

7. How does Dr. Constantine describe Miss Debenham?

8. Why does Poirot believe some of the clues have been faked?

9. What was Miss Debenham's reaction when Poirot asked if she was upset about Ratchett's death?

10. How does Poirot think the outcome would have changed if the police had been involved?

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