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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 does Princess Dragomiroff refer to as an admirable happening?

2. What strange thing did Mrs. Hubbard see in her compartment?

3. What does Ratchett offer to Poirot?

4. Where was Michel at the time of the murder?

5. What name was Cassetti also known by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What items did Poirot collect for examination?

5. How does Colonel Arbuthnot react when Poirot questions him about Miss Debenham?

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

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

8. What is Ratchett's purpose for wanting protection from Poirot?

9. What were MacQueen's thoughts about Ratchett?

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

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

Miss Debenham had more than reason to lie about her identity? What were the reasons? Do you think the reasons were practical or foolish? What could Miss Debenham have done that would have been more convincing?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Constantine had a low opinion of Foscarelli. The doctor thought that Foscarelli could easily be responsible for the murder due to his nationality. What were Dr. Constantine's reasons for making such a statement? Do you think that the reputation of the Italians is justified? Is the prejudice still practiced today?

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