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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the characters is killed at this point?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Freddie.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Nick.

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

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

5. What is the name of the woman having lunch with Nick?
(a) Freddie.
(b) Bernie.
(c) Andy.
(d) Elspeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is best used to describe Poirot's speculations at this point?

2. What is the name of the garage used by Nick?

3. Nick and Seton became engaged around which holiday?

4. What is the second object mentioned that might have caused Nick's death?

5. What does Poirot ask Hastings to deliver to Nick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

2. What caused Poirot to make a new deduction about Nick's secret? What telltale thing did Nick say to tip off Poirot?

3. What does Poirot say when he approaches Freddie? What is Freddie's reply?

4. What confession does Freddie make to Poirot?

5. Discuss Nick Buckley, the woman Poirot meets in the beginning of the story.

6. Who are the other residents at End House?

7. Explain Poirot's initial thoughts about the people residing at End House.

8. Explain Poirot and Hastings' arrival at End House and discussion with Ellen's family.

9. What are some of Poirot's main concerns regarding Nick at this point?

10. Explain the relationships between the people Poirot saw lunching with Nick.

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