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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Freddie's real first name?

2. What is the name of Nick's closest cousin?

3. Where will Nick be sent to ensure her safety?

4. How long was Nick gone after she left to answer the phone?

5. How many servants are maintained at End House?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Poirot's theory on the attempt on Nick's life? What causes Poirot to come up with the theory? What is Nick's response?

2. Discuss the fireworks display and setting.

3. Discuss Nick Buckley, the woman Poirot meets in the beginning of the story.

4. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

5. What is the discrepancy between the theories of the police and Poirot?

6. Who is Michael Seton? What is his role in the story thus far?

7. Who are the other residents at End House?

8. What is discovered when Poirot and Hastings enter the house?

9. Why is Poirot angry with himself over Maggie's murder?

10. What plan is put into motion by Poirot and Dr. Graham?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given Poirot's initial encounter with Nick Buckley, do you think that the meeting is an accident or do you think it was somehow planned by Buckley? What is Poirot's initial reaction to Buckley? Are Poirot's initial impressions of the girl correct? What begins to change Poirot's mind about Buckley? How does Hastings react toward Buckley during that first meeting?

Essay Topic 2

Freddie Price is one character who exhibits the most erratic behavior while Nick always seems to be somewhat cold and without emotion. Compare and contrast the personalities of the two women. Which characteristics are real and which are contrived? How are they perceived by Poirot?

Essay Topic 3

Agatha Christie is known as the grand dame of the British mystery world. Read a biography on Agatha Christie. Learn about her life, career as a writer, etc. Create a character description as if Christie was one of her own characters. How might Christie portray herself in a novel? Would she be a detective, villain or victim? Explain.

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