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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Davenheim had traveled to which country the previous autumn?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Argentina.
(c) China.
(d) Egypt.

2. What is found in the dead man's right hand?
(a) Telephone.
(b) Revolver.
(c) Pen.
(d) Coffee cup.

3. Which is not among the group of people met by Poirot at Scotland Yard?
(a) Japp.
(b) Dodge.
(c) Barnes.
(d) Norman.

4. What are the surnames of Daniels' two aunts?
(a) Adams and Davenheim.
(b) Daniels and Everard.
(c) MacAdam and Jones.
(d) Heathcliff and Daniels.

5. Which character died from heart poisoning only two weeks later?
(a) Williard.
(b) Bleibner.
(c) Harper.
(d) Hassan.

6. What item does the wife want to show to Poirot and Hastings?
(a) Ring.
(b) Tennis bracelet.
(c) Necklace.
(d) Watch.

7. What type of crime was attempted against the Prime Minister at that time?
(a) Framing him for murder.
(b) Kidnapping.
(c) Assassination.
(d) A coup.

8. What was the name of the Prime Minister's chauffeur?
(a) O'Murphy.
(b) Gallagher.
(c) Dolan.
(d) O'Riordan.

9. The Prime Minister was scheduled to drive to which location after leaving London?
(a) Toulouse.
(b) Boulogne.
(c) Bath.
(d) Salisbury.

10. What type of flowers were on the dinner table?
(a) Roses.
(b) Hyacinths.
(c) Lilies.
(d) Crocuses.

11. What is the name of the woman's maid?
(a) Celestine.
(b) Corrinne.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Chelsea.

12. What kind of building is the Grand Metropolitan?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Museum.
(c) Opera house.
(d) Theater.

13. What was the purpose of the trip taken by Davenheim?
(a) Post letters.
(b) Get cold medicine.
(c) Make a deposit.
(d) Place some bets.

14. What was the name of the man who committed suicide in New York?
(a) Rupert.
(b) Rankin.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Randall.

15. What does Mr. Davenheim do for a living?
(a) Chauffeur.
(b) Gardener.
(c) Banker.
(d) Judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surname of the Prime Minister?

2. What time of year is it when the case takes place?

3. What is the name of the god that is part man, part dog?

4. Who receives credit for solving the case of the missing jewels?

5. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

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