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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 and Seton became engaged around which holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Thanksgiving.

2. How many servants are maintained at End House?
(a) 0.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

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

4. Where will Nick be sent to ensure her safety?
(a) Nursing home.
(b) Safehouse.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Police car.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town?

2. How long has it been since the uncle died?

3. How many shots were fired during the fireworks?

4. What type of drink is Nick given to help calm her nerves?

5. Freddie admits that she was not visiting friends as she had claimed. Instead she was in _____ with Lazarus.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the meeting between Poirot and Charles Vyse.

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

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

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

7. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

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

9. Explain the opening scene with Poirot and Hastings at the hotel.

10. Who are the other residents at End House?

(see the answer keys)

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