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

2. Who most likely reported Ratchett's nightmare?

3. Poirot believes which of the clues could be a fake?

4. In Russian the letter N appears as what letter in English?

5. What topic does Miss Debenham find impertinent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Poirot manage to get the Count and Countess alone?

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

7. How does Dr. Constantine describe Miss Debenham?

8. How does Hildegard Schmidt determine the time of the murder?

9. Why does Bouc have suspicions about Foscarelli?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pierre Michel turned out to be involved in the case although he was able to fool Poirot at first. What comments made by Bouc put Michel in a good light? Do you think that Michel's questionable intelligence was a factor? How was Michel tied to the case?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Mrs. Hubbard lies about several items from the bloody knife in her sponge bag to the handle of the connecting compartment doors behind hidden from view. How could these mistakes have been avoided? How did Mrs. Hubbard attempt to cover up? What might you have done in the same situation?

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