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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nick says she has always wanted to create a(n) _____ at End House.
(a) Play.
(b) Flower garden.
(c) Showplace.
(d) Orphan's home.

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

3. Other than Poirot, who is the only person permitted to see Nick?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Michael.
(d) Freddie.

4. Poirot makes a note to interview which of the following?
(a) Vyse.
(b) Mrs. Croft.
(c) Ellen's child.
(d) The gardener.

5. What is the name of the young woman Poirot meets after twisting his ankle?
(a) Seton.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Buckley.
(d) Williams.

6. How many shots were fired during the fireworks?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

7. The newspaper prints a story about the death of _____.
(a) Michael Seton.
(b) Sir Graham.
(c) Queen Elizabeth.
(d) Nick Buckley.

8. Vyse claims that Nick has complete _____ for End House.
(a) Loathing.
(b) Devotion.
(c) Remorse.
(d) Ambivalence.

9. How long was Nick gone after she left to answer the phone?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 30 minutes.

10. Nick and Seton became engaged around which holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Valentine's Day.

11. Nick felt it was important to do which of the following:
(a) Elope.
(b) Read Michael's will.
(c) Have the house appraised.
(d) Keep the engagement secret.

12. What is Seton's job?
(a) Pilot.
(b) Hotelier.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Insurance salesman.

13. What does Poirot ask Hastings to deliver to Nick?
(a) Note.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Car.
(d) Hat.

14. What unusual item does Nick take to the festivities?
(a) Galoshes.
(b) Umbrella.
(c) Blanket.
(d) Shawl.

15. What is the name of Poirot's companion?
(a) Hitchcock.
(b) Haywood.
(c) Harmon.
(d) Hastings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Poirot and Hastings spot Nick?

2. How long has it been since Nick met Michael?

3. Poirot questions ____ about the potential inheritance from Seton.

4. What is the name of the woman having lunch with Nick?

5. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?

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