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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has it been since Nick met Michael?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 6 months.

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

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

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

5. Who is the unknown person that may be involved in the murder?
(a) J.
(b) B.
(c) D.
(d) A.

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

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

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

9. Mrs. Croft was injured in what type of accident?
(a) Train.
(b) Airplane.
(c) Boat.
(d) Car.

10. The woman is secretly engaged to which character?
(a) Seton.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Williams.

11. What is the second object mentioned that might have caused Nick's death?
(a) Horse.
(b) Car.
(c) Stone.
(d) Hatchet.

12. What is the name of the hotel chosen by Poirot?
(a) Seaside.
(b) Ritz.
(c) Majestic.
(d) Royal.

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

14. There is a detailed discussion of what clothing accessory?
(a) Handbags.
(b) Hats.
(c) Scarves.
(d) Shoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The newspaper prints a story about the death of _____.

2. Which is not among the possible motives for killing Nick?

3. How is the person murdered?

4. Who is scheduled to arrive in St. Loo that afternoon?

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

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