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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which member of the police is present to take the statement?
(a) Japp.
(b) Rutherford.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Black.

3. What is the surname of the woman that approaches Poirot for help?
(a) Farquhar.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Hardt.
(d) Ridgeway.

4. Where did the original spies come from to rent the really cheap flat?
(a) New York.
(b) Munich.
(c) Bath.
(d) Bristol.

5. What was the name of the ship that set sail on the same day as the Olympia?
(a) QE II.
(b) John Paul Jones.
(c) Gigantic.
(d) Magnificent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the relationship between the murdered man and the client?

3. What type of transportation was the character using while traveling?

4. Poirot interviews the visitor and uses what kind of questioning to learn about hidden information?

5. Which character turns up missing shortly after speaking with the inspector?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the murder weapon? Where was it recovered by the police?

2. What is the purpose of the visit to Poirot?

3. What two occurrences are scheduled to take place on the same day?

4. Even though special precautions were taken, the bonds were stolen. What happened to the bonds?

5. What event traumatizes Mrs. Maltraverse? What happens shortly after the event takes place?

6. Who is the character that approaches Poirot and Hastings in the beginning of the story? How is the woman described?

7. What is the first step in investigating the case for Poirot and Hastings?

8. At Marsdon Manor Poirot meets Captain Black, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Maltraverse. What does Poirot learn from Captain Black in regards to Maltraverse's death?

9. What happens when the police attempt to find the housekeeper? What is Poirot's conclusion?

10. What event causes an uproar during the dinner at Marsdon Manor? Who informs the diners of the disturbance?

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