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

2. What is the profession of Hildegarde Schmidt?

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

4. Who turns out to be Armstrong's former chauffeur?

5. Poirot suspects the unknown conductor might also have the same identity as what other character?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What discovery caused Poirot to link the handkerchief to the Countess?

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

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

5. What other thing did the Princess lie about to Poirot?

6. What does Poirot find when he goes to his compartment to get his cigarettes?

7. Where does Poirot find the missing uniform?

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

9. What item is found in Mrs. Hubbard's sponge bag?

10. How does Dr. Constantine describe Miss Debenham?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Hubbard is one character that exhibits the most erratic behavior while Miss Debenham always seems to be cold and without emotion. Compare and contrast the personalities of the two women. Which characteristics were real and which were contrived? How were they perceived by Poirot?

Essay Topic 2

The snowstorm had a big impact on the murderers' plans. Explain how the storm changed the path of the crime as well as the ensuing investigation. Explore how the crime might have taken place if the train had not been stranded. Would you have insisted on going ahead with the plan even though there was a bigger danger of being caught? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham was never fully disclosed. What do you think they were talking about when spotted in Syria? Why did the mention of the relationship upset Miss Debenham? What do you think constituted the relationship between the Colonel and Miss Debenham? Why?

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