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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 requires which type of food to be shaped in a square?
(a) Toast.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Pie.
(d) Meatloaf.

2. Who steps in to make an arrest?
(a) Jones.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Japp.
(d) Jakes.

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

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

5. Lazarus says the other picture at End House is worth what amount?
(a) 3,000 pounds.
(b) 1,000 pounds.
(c) 5,000 pounds.
(d) 8,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. The dealer transports drugs inside of which item?

2. What is the name of the action taken on behalf of a government official in this type of case?

3. Who speaks to Poirot about the latest murder attempt on Nick?

4. Who sends a letter to Poirot?

5. Which item is not found in Nick's underwear drawer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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