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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. The character whose items were stolen was traveling when the theft occurred. What was the destination?
(a) Amsterdam.
(b) Boston.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

2. Where was Poirot when the commotion occurred?
(a) Garden shed.
(b) Dining room.
(c) Drawing room.
(d) Servant's quarters.

3. What is the surname of the people the woman and her husband are scheduled to visit?
(a) Hastings.
(b) Yarrow.
(c) Matheson.
(d) Yardly.

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

5. The woman and her husband fear the arrival of which of the following?
(a) Thunderstorms.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Friday the 13th.
(d) Full moon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears on Mrs. Maltraverse's hand after the person came into the room?

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

3. A special item was purchased to ensure the safety of the item during the trip. Who supplied the safety item?

4. What is the name of the character's uncle who entrusted the victim with the goods?

5. Who informs Hastings about the cheap flat?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who finds out about the cheap flat? Who supplies the information? Who is it rented to? Where is it located?

3. Why is the new tenant anxious about moving into the cheap flat?

4. Who was the victim of the crime? Where did the crime take place?

5. Who visits Hastings in Poirot's absence? What is strange about the encounter?

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

7. How were the bonds secured to prevent theft? What special precaution was taken?

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

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

10. What is the purpose of Mary Marvell's visit to Poirot? What does the woman bring to show Poirot?

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