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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. Poirot questions why ____ did not go out to see the fireworks.
(a) Ellen.
(b) Vyse.
(c) Mrs. Croft.
(d) Nick.

2. The person at the window turns out to be which of the following:
(a) Nick's cousin.
(b) Traveling salesman.
(c) Caretaker.
(d) Freddie's husband.

3. Who appears in the room and shocks nearly everyone?
(a) Susan.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Nick.
(d) Maggie.

4. Who speaks to Poirot about the latest murder attempt on Nick?
(a) Graham.
(b) Ellen.
(c) George.
(d) William.

5. Which person brought a box of chocolates to the nursing home?
(a) Seton.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Lazarus.
(d) Croft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character makes his first appearance in this part of the story?

2. When speaking to Nick at the nursing home Poirot compares himself to which toy?

3. What is the name of the Chief Constable?

4. Poirot receives proof that Freddie is a(n):

5. What term does Poirot use to describe Nick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the involvement of Weston in the case. What is the most recent piece of evidence uncovered?

2. Discuss the scene in which Vyse reads Nick's will.

3. Discuss the meeting between Poirot, Hastings and Inspector Japp.

4. Explain the scene with the Crofts at this time.

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

6. What does Poirot learn when questioning Vyse, Ellen and the Crofts about the missing will?

7. List at least some of the questions Poirot has about the people on the list.

8. Examine the conversation between Challenger and Poirot.

9. What does Poirot learn about the will during the next visit to see Nick?

10. What happens to the face in the window?

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