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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Poirot believes that Nick's actions have been ___________.
(a) Over the top.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Unnatural.
(d) Common.

3. What word is best used to describe Charles Vyse?
(a) Vulgar.
(b) Short.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Pale.

4. What is Freddie's real first name?
(a) Fernanda.
(b) Frederica.
(c) Fannie.
(d) Felicity.

5. Poirot believes that Nick is _____.
(a) Withholding information.
(b) Lying.
(c) Ill.
(d) Playing a part.

6. Ellen says End House has an air of _____________.
(a) Evil.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Uneasiness.
(d) Confusion.

7. How long has it been since the uncle died?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 6 months.

8. Nick also mentions distant cousins living in what town?
(a) Brighton.
(b) Yorkshire.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Bath.

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

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

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

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

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

14. At End House Nick is waiting for a ______ to arrive.
(a) Guest.
(b) Dress.
(c) Package.
(d) Chauffeur.

15. What word does Freddie use to describe Nick?
(a) Tortured.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Liar.
(d) Lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the uncle's general opinion of Nick?

2. Nick and Seton became engaged around which holiday?

3. The woman is secretly engaged to which character?

4. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?

5. According to Nick, the uncle hated ____.

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