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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. Poirot believes that Nick is _____.
(a) Playing a part.
(b) Lying.
(c) Ill.
(d) Withholding information.

2. What is the companion's rank?
(a) Major.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

3. Who is scheduled to arrive in St. Loo that afternoon?
(a) Seton.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Freddie.

4. At what time does Nick run in to answer the phone?
(a) 9:00.
(b) 8:00.
(c) 7:00.
(d) 10:00.

5. Poirot questions ____ about the potential inheritance from Seton.
(a) Challenger.
(b) Freddie.
(c) Croft.
(d) Vyse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nick invites Poirot to End House for which event?

2. Poirot is also puzzled because there seems to be ______.

3. Who does the person meet on the way to make the call?

4. Poirot wonders why Nick had wished she was ____.

5. Who is with Nick to greet the guests?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Poirot figure out about Nick and the death of Maggie?

3. How did Nick come by her unusual moniker?

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

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

6. Explain Poirot's interaction with Mrs. Croft.

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

8. Under what circumstances does Poirot meet Nick?

9. Discuss the meeting between Poirot and Charles Vyse.

10. What plan is put into motion by Poirot and Dr. Graham?

(see the answer keys)

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