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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. Graham says the person who doctored the chocolates is _____.
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Amateurish.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Clever.

2. Which character makes his first appearance in this part of the story?
(a) Weston.
(b) Japp.
(c) Williams.
(d) Graham.

3. At what time did the chocolates arrive?
(a) 4:45.
(b) 6:00.
(c) 5:30.
(d) 5:00.

4. Who is featured in the portrait hanging over Nick's bed?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Parents.
(c) Brother.
(d) Jesus.

5. What kind of event is proposed by Poirot?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Dance.
(c) Wake.
(d) Seance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many chocolates were poisoned?

2. Poirot says, "Are not ___ escapes from death enough for her?"

3. Hastings begs Poirot to contact ____ with news of Nick's recovery.

4. Poirot becomes very upset because Nick ______.

5. What is Mrs. Croft's real last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the first steps taken in Poirot's plan to flush out the killer.

2. Who do Poirot and Hastings visit after leaving the nursing home?

3. What is Poirot's take on what will happen to Nick?

4. Explain Hastings' role at this time.

5. Explain the reason for Poirot and Hastings' trip into London.

6. Examine the conversation between Challenger and Poirot.

7. What does Poirot show using the list he made previously?

8. What is the obvious solution to the crime now that Freddie's husband is dead?

9. What is contained in the letter sent to Poirot from Maggie's mother?

10. What happens to the face in the window?

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