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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to testify to the police regarding the murder?
(a) Wife.
(b) Passerby.
(c) Housekeeper.
(d) Neighbor.

2. Who speaks to the would-be client on Poirot's behalf?
(a) Havering.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Hardt.
(d) Pace.

3. When the man approached the group, what was on his face?
(a) Mask.
(b) Blood.
(c) Cobwebs.
(d) Jam.

4. What was the name of the husband's doctor?
(a) Thomas Benny.
(b) Ralph Bernard.
(c) James Robinson.
(d) Oscar Black.

5. What was the relationship between the murdered man and the client?
(a) Victim was a neighbor.
(b) Victim was client's brother.
(c) Victim was an uncle.
(d) Victim was client's boss.

6. What was the suspect's first name?
(a) Luigi.
(b) Guido.
(c) Rupert.
(d) Amadeo.

7. Poirot and the husband also meet two men at the hotel. Which agency did the two men represent?
(a) London police.
(b) Scotland Yard.
(c) Queen's Guard.
(d) Interpol.

8. What kind of documents were stolen?
(a) Passport forms.
(b) Customs documents.
(c) Police blotter.
(d) Naval plans.

9. What is the name of the town in which the Manor is located?
(a) Yardly Chase.
(b) Knightsbridge.
(c) Marsdon Leigh.
(d) Manor Lea.

10. Karma played a hand when the murderers died at the end of the story. How did they die?
(a) Drowned.
(b) Car crash.
(c) Plane crash.
(d) Killed by train.

11. Where was the main suspect killed?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

12. What is broken when there is a loud commotion and crash from outside the room?
(a) Decanter.
(b) Crockery.
(c) Tea cup.
(d) Window.

13. Poirot deduces that which of the following was the real killer?
(a) Annabel.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Roger.
(d) Zoe.

14. The story about the rook rifle took place in which country?
(a) India.
(b) Africa.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Brazil.

15. Who joins Poirot in investigating the case?
(a) London Police.
(b) Scottish Guard.
(c) Scotland Yard.
(d) Interpol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of the new client?

2. Where were the goods stored until they were stolen?

3. What is the surname of the husband and wife in the story?

4. Who informs Hastings about the cheap flat?

5. What was used as the murder weapon?

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