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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. What word is best used to describe Poirot's speculations at this point?
(a) Nonexistent.
(b) Melodramatic.
(c) Strong.
(d) Sketchy.

2. Which is not among the possible motives for killing Nick?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Fame.
(d) Money.

3. What item fell onto Nick's bed?
(a) Chandelier.
(b) Ceiling.
(c) Nick.
(d) Painting.

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

5. At this point who is the only person not being viewed as a suspect?
(a) Vyse.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Croft.
(d) Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Freddie supposedly staying with during the time of the attempted murder?

2. Who goes to check in on Nick?

3. What was Ellen doing when the murder took place?

4. Nick and Seton became engaged around which holiday?

5. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?

(see the answer key)

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