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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. Nick tells Poirot that she hinted to how many people about her situation?

2. What is Freddie's reason for being with Lazarus?

3. What is Freddie's real first name?

4. Nick has misplaced her will but tells Poirot it may be in the _____.

5. Which of the characters is killed at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Poirot and Charles Vyse.

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

3. Explain Poirot and Hastings' arrival at End House and discussion with Ellen's family.

4. Explain the relationships between the people Poirot saw lunching with Nick.

5. Explain the scene shortly after the discovery of Maggie's body.

6. What confession does Freddie make to Poirot?

7. What is Poirot's explanation regarding Nick's opportunity to gain from Seton's death? What was the purpose behind Nick's "accidents?"

8. 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?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Inspector Japp is always attempting to keep up with Poirot or even exceed the Belgian detective's crime solving skills. Unfortunately, Japp is always at least one step behind Poirot. Compare and contrast Inspector Japp and Hercule Poirot, their skill set, and successes in solving crimes.

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

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?

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