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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. Which of the following begs for a cover up?

2. The person at the window turns out to be which of the following:

3. Who is named as the will's executor?

4. Who will be in charge of reading the will?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Poirot's take on what will happen to Nick?

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

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

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

5. What is Poirot's next step?

6. Examine the conversation between Challenger and Poirot.

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

8. Explain the scene with the Crofts at this time.

9. Explain Hastings' role at this time.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

First impressions play a large part in the story. When Nick Buckley sees Poirot for the first time she develops a plan to involve him in the plot. Explain how Poirot would have assessed his first impression of Nick, Freddie, Challenger, and Lazarus. Are Poirot's assessments correct? Explain.

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