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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item is allegedly used to poison Nick?
(a) Wine.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) Shepherd's Pie.
(d) Truffles.

2. When approached with questions from Poirot, Nick claims that her _____ is missing.
(a) Pistol.
(b) Cloak.
(c) Wallet.
(d) Car.

3. Who is Hastings' choice for the prime suspect?
(a) Freddie.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Vyse.
(d) Ellen.

4. Nick invites Poirot to End House for which event?
(a) Tea.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Garden party.

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

6. What is the occupation of Jim Lazarus?
(a) Busman.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Solicitor.
(d) Art dealer.

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

8. Poirot lies to the Crofts and says he has brought a special _____ for Nick.
(a) Box of chocolates.
(b) Dresser.
(c) Chain.
(d) Chair.

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

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

11. Who is with Nick to greet the guests?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Seton.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Challenger.

12. What adjective would best suit Lazarus?
(a) Sad.
(b) Sleek.
(c) Conscientious.
(d) Tidy.

13. What part of Nick's car was intentionally damaged?
(a) Gas tank.
(b) Transmission.
(c) Brakes.
(d) Engine.

14. How old was Nick when her grandfather died?
(a) 12.
(b) 22.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young woman Poirot meets after twisting his ankle?

2. What item fell onto Nick's bed?

3. What is the first name of retired detective Poirot?

4. What is Seton's job?

5. Poirot disagrees saying that the murder was ___________.

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