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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. Who steps in to make an arrest?

2. Who is Freddie and Nick's drug dealer?

3. What is Mrs. Croft's first name?

4. Who is arriving from in town later that day?

5. What word would Poirot use to describe Nick's lifestyle?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the meeting between Poirot, Hastings and Inspector Japp.

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

4. What does Poirot learn when questioning Vyse, Ellen and the Crofts about the missing will?

5. What is learned when Poirot and Hastings reach the nursing home?

6. Examine the conversation between Challenger and Poirot.

7. List at least some of the questions Poirot has about the people on the list.

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

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

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

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

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

End House is an old family home perched upon a cliff on the Cornish coast. Discuss End House. When was the house built? Who built it? Who owns it? What is the state of the house at this point? Why does Ellen say that the house is evil? How is the lodge connected to the house? How was the house used in at least one crime? Why is Nick so fanatically devoted to the house? What will happen to the house since Nick has departed?

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