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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. At what time will the person(s) arrive?
(a) 4:00.
(b) 5:30.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 6:00.

2. Hastings begs Poirot to contact ____ with news of Nick's recovery.
(a) Maggie.
(b) Seton.
(c) Challenger.
(d) Lazarus.

3. Who objects to the cover up?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Vyse.
(d) Croft.

4. What is Mrs. Croft's profession?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Forger.
(c) Cop.
(d) Doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Graham says the person who doctored the chocolates is _____.

2. According to the will, Mrs. Croft has performed a(n) _______ for Nick's father.

3. The near poisoning causes Nick to ____ uncontrollably.

4. The dealer transports drugs inside of which item?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens to the face in the window?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is most disturbing about the delivery of the chocolates?

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