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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. Most of the passengers seem to be related to what crime?

2. M. Bouc is suspicious of what nationality?

3. Why does the Countess claim to remember so little?

4. Why does Poirot have to have special permission to search the Count and Countess' luggage?

5. What does Mrs. Hubbard insist on showing to the investigators?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Miss Debenham lie about her former position?

2. Why does Bouc have suspicions about Foscarelli?

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

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

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

6. What was Foscarelli's position with the Armstrong family?

7. How does the Countess act when Poirot is searching through her luggage?

8. What caused the murderers' original plan to go awry?

9. What is the true identity of the Countess Adrenyi?

10. How does the Princess try to explain the monogram on the handkerchief.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the most telling clues in the case was that Ratchett was stabbed 12 times. Do you think the number was a metaphor for the number of people on a jury? Who do you think delivered the fatal blow(s)? Would the number of murderers been evident if all wounds were inflicted at the same height or using the same hand (right or left)?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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