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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 goes to the hotel to show Poirot a ______.
(a) Telegram.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Gun.
(d) Will.

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

3. When approached with questions from Poirot, Nick claims that her _____ is missing.
(a) Cloak.
(b) Car.
(c) Wallet.
(d) Pistol.

4. What name has Seton given to the object?
(a) Albatross.
(b) Sea Goddess.
(c) Road Eater.
(d) Dragon Slayer.

5. Poirot wonders why Nick had wished she was ____.
(a) More self sufficient.
(b) Sad.
(c) Dead.
(d) Out of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the guests taken by their hostess?

2. What is the name of the man interested in marrying Nick?

3. What is the name of Nick's doctor?

4. What is the name of the woman having lunch with Nick?

5. What was the uncle's general opinion of Nick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

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

3. 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?

4. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

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

6. What is discovered when Poirot and Hastings enter the house?

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

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

9. Who are the other residents at End House?

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

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