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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. Nick felt it was important to do which of the following:
(a) Read Michael's will.
(b) Keep the engagement secret.
(c) Elope.
(d) Have the house appraised.

2. The woman is secretly engaged to which character?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Seton.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Williams.

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

4. The police and Poirot disagree that the murderer must be a(n) ______.
(a) Addict.
(b) Stranger.
(c) Bad shot.
(d) Serial killer.

5. Poirot likes which one of Nick's lunch companions?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Jim.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Seton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is scheduled to arrive in St. Loo that afternoon?

2. What word is best used to describe Nick?

3. Poirot is puzzled because there was no _____.

4. What is the name of the town?

5. Who calls the police?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Poirot's explanation regarding Nick's opportunity to gain from Seton's death? What was the purpose behind Nick's "accidents?"

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

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

4. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

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

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

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

8. What is the discrepancy between the theories of the police and Poirot?

9. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

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

(see the answer keys)

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