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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. At this point who is the only person not being viewed as a suspect?

2. What does Poirot ask Hastings to deliver to Nick?

3. Who in Nick's family died first?

4. Who does the person meet on the way to make the call?

5. Poirot asks Ellen about which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Poirot's reaction to Freddie's story?

2. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

3. 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?

4. What are some of Poirot's main concerns regarding Nick at this point?

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

6. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

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

8. What confession does Freddie make to Poirot?

9. Explain where Poirot and Hastings see Nick. What is the impression the men get of the young woman and her friend?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write your own murder mystery outline based on "Peril at End House." Use Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings as recurring characters in the story. Supply complete storyboards. Include character information, plot, synopsis, etc. Explain your inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Hercule Poirot. Include his work with the British law enforcement system as well as work as a private detective. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Poirot go next? How might Poirot's adventures change in future books? Has Poirot ever failed to solve a case? Has Poirot ever worked with other detectives, e.g, Miss Jane Marple? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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