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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Poirot likes which one of Nick's lunch companions?
(a) Jim.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Seton.
(d) Challenger.
2. Poirot recalls a recent case he had solved in the south of France. What is the name used to identify the case?
(a) Red Door.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Blue Train.
(d) French Bread.
3. How long was Nick gone after she left to answer the phone?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.
4. When approached with questions from Poirot, Nick claims that her _____ is missing.
(a) Cloak.
(b) Wallet.
(c) Car.
(d) Pistol.
5. Vyse claims that Nick has complete _____ for End House.
(a) Remorse.
(b) Ambivalence.
(c) Devotion.
(d) Loathing.
6. What word best describes the weather on the night of the festivities?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Hot.
(c) Rainy.
(d) Chilly.
7. Where are the guests taken by their hostess?
(a) Garden.
(b) Drawing room.
(c) Parlor.
(d) Library.
8. The newspaper prints a story about the death of _____.
(a) Michael Seton.
(b) Sir Graham.
(c) Nick Buckley.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.
9. Who was Freddie supposedly staying with during the time of the attempted murder?
(a) Lazarus.
(b) Friends.
(c) Mother.
(d) Husband.
10. Poirot is puzzled because there was no _____.
(a) Evidence.
(b) Blood at the scene.
(c) Faked suicide attempt.
(d) Threatening letter.
11. What item is allegedly used to poison Nick?
(a) Wine.
(b) Truffles.
(c) Chocolates.
(d) Shepherd's Pie.
12. Poirot believes that Nick is _____.
(a) Playing a part.
(b) Ill.
(c) Lying.
(d) Withholding information.
13. Poirot disagrees saying that the murder was ___________.
(a) Overly planned.
(b) Unnecessarily difficult.
(c) Rash.
(d) Simple.
14. What is the name of the man interested in marrying Nick?
(a) George.
(b) Jim.
(c) Peter.
(d) Charles.
15. At this point in the story, which of the following is not present at End House?
(a) Michael.
(b) Jim.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Charles.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?
2. Who is Hastings' choice for the prime suspect?
3. There is a detailed discussion of what clothing accessory?
4. What adjective would best suit Lazarus?
5. Poirot is also puzzled because there seems to be ______.
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