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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. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?
(a) Speed boat.
(b) Airplane.
(c) Sports car.
(d) Vintage Motorcycle.

2. Who does the person meet on the way to make the call?
(a) Freddie.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Nick.

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

4. Poirot lies to the Crofts and says he has brought a special _____ for Nick.
(a) Box of chocolates.
(b) Chair.
(c) Chain.
(d) Dresser.

5. What part of Nick's car was intentionally damaged?
(a) Gas tank.
(b) Transmission.
(c) Brakes.
(d) Engine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much is Nick's painting really worth?

2. How is the person murdered?

3. Who is the unknown person that may be involved in the murder?

4. What is the second object mentioned that might have caused Nick's death?

5. Who was Freddie supposedly staying with during the time of the attempted murder?

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

3. Explain the scene shortly after the discovery of Maggie's body.

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

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

6. Explain Poirot's initial thoughts about the people residing at End House.

7. Under what circumstances does Poirot meet Nick?

8. 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?

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

10. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

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