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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At this point in the story, which of the following is not present at End House?
(a) Charles.
(b) Freddie.
(c) Michael.
(d) Jim.

2. According to Nick, the uncle hated ____.
(a) Women.
(b) Flying.
(c) Guns.
(d) Dogs.

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

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

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

6. Where will Nick be sent to ensure her safety?
(a) Safehouse.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Nursing home.
(d) Police car.

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

8. Poirot is also puzzled because there seems to be ______.
(a) A large number of suspects.
(b) No will.
(c) No impact on Nick.
(d) No motive.

9. Nick goes to the hotel to show Poirot a ______.
(a) Newspaper.
(b) Will.
(c) Gun.
(d) Telegram.

10. What is the name of the woman's family home?
(a) Grynwood.
(b) Chester House.
(c) End House.
(d) Chateau Peril.

11. The sound of a ____ distracts the party goers.
(a) Delivery truck.
(b) Motorcycle.
(c) Train.
(d) Seaplane.

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

13. What is the surname of the couple currently renting the lodge at End House?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Bertram.
(c) Jacobs.
(d) Croft.

14. 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) French Bread.
(d) Blue Train.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When approached with questions from Poirot, Nick claims that her _____ is missing.

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

3. How long was Nick gone after she left to answer the phone?

4. What is the name of Nick's housekeeper?

5. The woman is secretly engaged to which character?

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