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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tragedy at Marsdon Manor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the man doing when he died?
(a) Watching footy.
(b) Chasing hounds.
(c) Riding a horse.
(d) Shooting rooks.

2. At the beginning of the story Poirot is preparing to go on a trip for which reason?
(a) Family reunion.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Vacation.
(d) Investigate a case.

3. In how many days is the dreaded thing set to arrive according to the husband and wife?
(a) 8 days.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 3 days.

4. What supposedly killed the man?
(a) Gunshot.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Poison.
(d) Gastric ulcer.

5. Who was visiting Marsdon Manor when Poirot arrived?
(a) Sergeant Green.
(b) Colonel Brown.
(c) Captain Black.
(d) Major White.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who advised the woman to seek Poirot's help with the case?

2. What does the woman bring with her when she visits Poirot at the hotel?

3. What does the woman do for a living? Why is the woman famous?

4. How much was paid for the item in comparison to its true worth?

5. The woman and her husband fear the arrival of which of the following?

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