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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the woman bring with her when she visits Poirot at the hotel?
(a) A baby.
(b) Greetings from home.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Threatening letters.

2. In what city was the flat located?
(a) London.
(b) Knightsbridge.
(c) Ipswich.
(d) Norfolk.

3. Which character had a duplicate key all along but pretended to be sick?
(a) Samson.
(b) Shaw.
(c) Ridgeway.
(d) Vavasour.

4. What was the name of the couple that rented the cheap flat?
(a) Portman.
(b) Robinson.
(c) Richards.
(d) Winchester.

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

6. What is the surname of the husband and wife in the story?
(a) Rolf.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Maltraverse.
(d) Bernard.

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

8. What does the woman do for a living? Why is the woman famous?
(a) The woman is a member of Parliament.
(b) The woman is a known spy.
(c) The woman is a reporter.
(d) The woman is a movie star.

9. What is the first name of the client's wife?
(a) Zoe.
(b) Magda.
(c) Zelda.
(d) Angelique.

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

11. What is the name of the murdered person?
(a) Pace.
(b) Robinson.
(c) Arthur.
(d) MacAdam.

12. How much was paid for the item in comparison to its true worth?
(a) 25%.
(b) 10%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 60%.

13. What is the name of the other man who entrusted the character with the goods?
(a) Bernard.
(b) Shaw.
(c) Robinson.
(d) Shandling.

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

15. A special item was purchased to ensure the safety of the item during the trip. Who supplied the safety item?
(a) Harrods.
(b) Hubb's.
(c) Wal-Mart.
(d) Hardware store.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story of the Western Star most likely originated in which country?

2. What is the rank and title of Poirot's friend?

3. Where do police find the missing murder weapon?

4. Why was the crime committed in the first place?

5. Who was waiting outside for Poirot to solve the case?

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