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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following was not among the items stolen from Davenheim?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Money.
(c) Securities.
(d) Bonds.

3. What time of year is it when the case takes place?
(a) Dog days of August.
(b) Midsummer.
(c) During the holidays.
(d) Springtime.

4. Which Williard is still on the scene of the excavation when Poirot arrives?
(a) Geoffrey.
(b) Gerard.
(c) Guy.
(d) Godfrey.

5. The inspector has plans with the two men to do what?
(a) Play cricket.
(b) Have tea.
(c) Have dinner.
(d) Watch boat races.

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

7. What type of poison was being discussed by Poirot and Hastings?
(a) Roipnal.
(b) Strychnine.
(c) Sulphuric acid.
(d) Arsenic.

8. Where is the Grand Metropolitan located?
(a) Knightsbridge.
(b) Norwich.
(c) London.
(d) Brighton.

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

10. What item was substituted to make the kidnapping of the Prime Minister easier?
(a) Driver.
(b) Aide de Camp.
(c) Car.
(d) Briefcase.

11. Up to this point in the story, how many deaths have there been?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

12. Who was found bound at the scene of the kidnapping?
(a) Aide de Camp.
(b) Chauffeur.
(c) Valet.
(d) Secretary of Defense.

13. What is the name of the doctor's housekeeper?
(a) Rider.
(b) Winston.
(c) Rambler.
(d) Winchester.

14. What is the only thing that was not eaten by the dead man's guests?
(a) Figgy pudding.
(b) Rice souffle.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Kidney pie.

15. Where was the Prime Minister shot and grazed by a bullet?
(a) Shoulder.
(b) Cheek.
(c) Foot.
(d) Leg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is not among the group of people met by Poirot at Scotland Yard?

2. Who else was in the room with the maid during the alleged time of the theft?

3. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

4. What is the surname of the Prime Minister?

5. What is the title of the person making the phone call?

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