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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. Who will take the lead role in this event?
(a) Challenger.
(b) Lazarus.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Nick.

2. According to the will, Mrs. Croft has performed a(n) _______ for Nick's father.
(a) Appendectomy.
(b) Unnamed service.
(c) Murder.
(d) Errand.

3. Hastings wakes up with a bout of which illness?
(a) Diarrhea.
(b) Flu.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Cold.

4. The near poisoning causes Nick to ____ uncontrollably.
(a) Hiccup.
(b) Sneeze.
(c) Cry.
(d) Twitch.

5. According to Hastings, Poirot has many ____________.
(a) Relatives.
(b) Nonsensical ideas.
(c) Peculiarities.
(d) Enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the chocolates sit on the table by the nurses' station before they were delivered?

2. Poirot questions why ____ did not go out to see the fireworks.

3. What type of flowers does Poirot order this time?

4. Who will be in charge of reading the will?

5. Who is hit when a bullet is shot through the window?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the face in the window?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Poirot's suggestion in regards to clearing up the mystery of the will?

9. Why is Poirot so curious about Ellen's whereabouts, the secret panel and J.?

10. What is learned when Poirot and Hastings reach the nursing home?

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