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

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

3. What is the first name of retired detective Poirot?
(a) Philippe.
(b) Hercule.
(c) Windsor.
(d) James.

4. What adjective would best suit Lazarus?
(a) Sad.
(b) Sleek.
(c) Conscientious.
(d) Tidy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is allegedly killed by mistake?

2. Who calls the police?

3. Nick tells Poirot that she hinted to how many people about her situation?

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

5. Where are the guests taken by their hostess?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Poirot and Charles Vyse.

2. At this point who are the two main suspects in the attempted murder against Nick?

3. How did Nick come by her unusual moniker?

4. Explain the arrival and introduction of Maggie.

5. Who are the other residents at End House?

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

7. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

8. Who is Michael Seton? What is his role in the story thus far?

9. What questions does Poirot pose to Hastings the next morning?

10. Discuss the fireworks display and setting.

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