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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 sport does Poirot refer to as being "haphazard?"
(a) Tennis.
(b) Golf.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Soccer.

2. What word would Poirot use to describe Nick's lifestyle?
(a) Haphazard.
(b) Tidy.
(c) Fastidious.
(d) Disorganized.

3. Who is Freddie and Nick's drug dealer?
(a) Lazarus.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Vyse.
(d) Graham.

4. Who is named as the will's executor?
(a) Lazarus.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Vyse.
(d) Freddie.

5. The dealer transports drugs inside of which item?
(a) Watch.
(b) Flute.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of event is proposed by Poirot?

2. What word is used to describe Ellen?

3. What was put inside the chocolates given to Nick?

4. The Constable is worried that the ______ will hear about Poirot's involvement in the case.

5. The face in the window is finally identified as a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the conversation between Challenger and Poirot.

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

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

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

5. Explain at least some of Nick's efforts to cast suspicion on one of the others in Maggie's murder as well as her own attempted murder.

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

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

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

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

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

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