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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 supposedly sent the chocolates?

2. What is Mrs. Croft's real last name?

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

4. Which item is not found in Nick's underwear drawer?

5. The Constable is eager to keep the investigation away from which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the scene in which Vyse reads Nick's will.

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

3. What happens to the face in the window?

4. What does Poirot show using the list he made previously?

5. Explain the reason for Poirot and Hastings' trip into London.

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

7. What is most disturbing about the delivery of the chocolates?

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

9. What is revealed in the letters Poirot and Hastings find in Nick's bedroom?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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