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

2. Poirot is puzzled because there was no _____.

3. Poirot asks Ellen about which of the following?

4. Poirot believes that Nick's actions have been ___________.

5. Nick and Seton became engaged around which holiday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the fireworks display and setting.

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

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

4. At this point who are the two main suspects in the attempted murder against Nick?

5. Explain Poirot's interaction with Mrs. Croft.

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

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

8. Discuss the meeting between Poirot and Charles Vyse.

9. What is Nick's secret? Why is it a secret?

10. How does Poirot meet the Crofts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Scotland Yard plays a prominent part in the majority of Agatha Christie's mysteries. Choose one of the following activities in relation to Scotland Yard:

1) Research and write a 1,000-word essay on the history and purpose of Scotland Yard. Also include a list of some of the mysteries in which Scotland Yard appears and how it plays a part in solving the mystery.

2) Investigate five top cases investigated by Scotland Yard, the details, and how the specialized knowledge of the famed police force was used in solving the crimes.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Freddie Price and Jim Lazarus is never fully disclosed. What do you think is really happening behind the scenes? Do you think Freddie's husband knows about the relationship? Is the relationship the reason Freddie's husband threatens to kill her? Does Freddie's husband bear any ill will toward Lazarus? Does Lazarus know about Freddie's drug habit? How might he react to the news? Do you think the couple will get married as planned? Will any charges be filed against Freddie?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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