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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. How long has it been since Nick met Michael?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 18 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 years.

2. Poirot disagrees saying that the murder was ___________.
(a) Simple.
(b) Unnecessarily difficult.
(c) Rash.
(d) Overly planned.

3. What is the name of Poirot's companion?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Haywood.
(c) Hitchcock.
(d) Harmon.

4. Which of the following did not stand to gain, even remotely, from Seton's death?
(a) Nick.
(b) Lazarus.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Vyse.

5. What word is best used to describe Poirot's speculations at this point?
(a) Melodramatic.
(b) Nonexistent.
(c) Sketchy.
(d) Strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Other than Poirot, who is the only person permitted to see Nick?

2. Poirot lies to the Crofts and says he has brought a special _____ for Nick.

3. What word does Freddie use to describe Nick?

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

5. There is a detailed discussion of what clothing accessory?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain where Poirot and Hastings see Nick. What is the impression the men get of the young woman and her friend?

2. Why is Poirot angry with himself over Maggie's murder?

3. What about the conversation with Ellen strikes Poirot as being odd?

4. Discuss the fireworks display and setting.

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

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

7. What is Poirot's theory on the attempt on Nick's life? What causes Poirot to come up with the theory? What is Nick's response?

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

(see the answer keys)

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