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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Motive and Chapter 12, Ellen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The police and Poirot disagree that the murderer must be a(n) ______.
(a) Serial killer.
(b) Bad shot.
(c) Stranger.
(d) Addict.

2. What was Ellen doing when the murder took place?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Clearing the table.
(c) Vacuuming.
(d) Reading.

3. What was the uncle's general opinion of Nick?
(a) Approval.
(b) Disapproval.
(c) Enthralled.
(d) Ambivalent.

4. How many servants are maintained at End House?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

5. What word best describes the weather on the night of the festivities?
(a) Hot.
(b) Chilly.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Snowy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item is allegedly used to poison Nick?

2. How old is Ellen's son?

3. Someone comments that it is unusual for Nick to wear ____.

4. Who goes to check in on Nick?

5. What does Poirot ask Hastings to deliver to Nick?

(see the answer key)

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