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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Strange Behavior of Frederica and Chapter 16, Interview with Mr. Whitfield.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hastings, Poirot has many ____________.
(a) Peculiarities.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Relatives.
(d) Nonsensical ideas.

2. How does Nick refer to Ellen's child?
(a) Willful and rude.
(b) Nasty little brute.
(c) Little angel.
(d) Peculiar and solemn.

3. What is the name of Nick's closest cousin?
(a) Winfield.
(b) Charles.
(c) Hubert.
(d) Jim.

4. What word is best used to describe Nick?
(a) Animated.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Lethargic.
(d) Worried.

5. Poirot is puzzled because there was no _____.
(a) Faked suicide attempt.
(b) Evidence.
(c) Threatening letter.
(d) Blood at the scene.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the action taken on behalf of a government official in this type of case?

2. The Constable says that killers are often _____________.

3. What word is used to describe Vyse?

4. How much is Nick's painting really worth?

5. Other than Poirot, who is the only person permitted to see Nick?

(see the answer key)

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