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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. Who is Greta going to visit?

2. Poirot, Michel and MacQueen all saw what clue?

3. Masterman denies going to what location?

4. What duty did MacQueen perform for Ratchett before going to bed?

5. What crime did Cassetti commit?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was the cause of death for Ratchett?

7. What causes the delay on the train?

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

9. How does Bouc describe Michel?

10. What was the important information Mrs. Hubbard had to share with a person in authority?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

MacQueen presented an odd manner when discussing Ratchett/Cassetti. At first MacQueen seemed pleased to have the job but eventually admits that he did not like Ratchett/Cassetti. MacQueen also states that he believes that Ratchett was an alias and that the man was on the run. Finally, MacQueen kept repeating the fact that Ratchett did not speak French but MacQueen did. Explain these behaviors and how they were detrimental to the murderers' plan.

Essay Topic 2

The Countess Adrenyi was the second person to unveil her true identity. How did Poirot discover that the Countess' passport was a fake? What tipped Poirot off that the handkerchief belonged to the Countess? Did Poirot believe the Countess' claim that she had few memories of the Armstrong's household staff?

Essay Topic 3

The murderers were counting on the case running smoothly because of the involvement of the regular police. The murderers became alarmed when they recognized Poirot. What was the difference between the police solving the crime and the case being solved by Poirot? Would the mysterious conductor have been more effective? What about the red kimono and false clues?

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