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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 was engaged to Michael Seton?

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

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

4. The Constable is worried that the ______ will hear about Poirot's involvement in the case.

5. The guests at End House are under the impression that Nick has _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain Hastings' role at this time.

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

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

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

6. Explain the involvement of Weston in the case. What is the most recent piece of evidence uncovered?

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

8. Why is Poirot so curious about Ellen's whereabouts, the secret panel and J.?

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

10. Explain at least some of Nick's efforts to cast suspicion on one of the others in Maggie's murder as well as her own attempted murder.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agatha Christie is known as the grand dame of the British mystery world. Read a biography on Agatha Christie. Learn about her life, career as a writer, etc. Create a character description as if Christie was one of her own characters. How might Christie portray herself in a novel? Would she be a detective, villain or victim? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Christie's brilliant use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Foreshadowing also applies to the characters, not just events. Name at least one instance pertaining to each character in the story. Explain the significance of the method in regards to the character as well as the story. Also point out if Poirot is able to pick up on the clues and how they shape his opinion and investigation.

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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