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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 is Mrs. Croft's real last name?
(a) Murphy.
(b) Merton.
(c) Madison.
(d) Marblehead.

2. Poirot says, "Are not ___ escapes from death enough for her?"
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) These.
(d) Slight.

3. At this point who is the only person being called as a witness in the investigation?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Croft.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Nick.

4. Who is going to be the main character in Poirot's play?
(a) Nick.
(b) Scrooge.
(c) Ghost.
(d) Hastings.

5. How long did the chocolates sit on the table by the nurses' station before they were delivered?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 40 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will take the lead role in this event?

2. At what time will the person(s) arrive?

3. Who is named as the will's executor?

4. What kind of event is proposed by Poirot?

5. Poirot manages to get Croft's fingerprints from a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain Hastings' role at this time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is revealed in the letters Poirot and Hastings find in Nick's bedroom?

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

10. What happens to the face in the window?

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