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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the number of stab wounds found on the victim?

2. Where does Poirot board the train?

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

4. What crime did Cassetti commit?

5. What is the real reason Poirot refuses Ratchett?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ratchett's reaction when he realizes that Poirot is now his neighbor?

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

3. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

4. Why did the Poirot blow powder on to Ratchett's window?

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

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

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

8. Who was last person to see Ratchett alive?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The culmination of the story is when Poirot solves the crime. One of the main aspects that assisted in solving the case was when Poirot connected the passengers to America even though several had denied ever leaving their native countries. How did Poirot come to this conclusion? Do you think the same theory would still be true in modern times? Explain. How do you think the Armstrongs became acquainted with the multi-national staff?

Essay Topic 2

Poirot took an instant dislike to Ratchett saying that he did not like the man's face. Poirot also refused to take Ratchett's case saying that he didn't need the money enough to take a case he wasn't interested in pursuing regardless of the reward. Explain what Poirot meant by the initial comment about his dislike of Ratchett. Do you think the reaction was due to instinct, training or experience? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Miss Debenham made a foolish mistake when choosing her false identities. What was her previous identity? How did Poirot known that the names were false? To what did Poirot link Miss Debenham's identities?

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