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

2. What supposedly killed the man?
(a) Gastric ulcer.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Gunshot.
(d) Poison.

3. What is the name of the person who visits Poirot to ask for help?
(a) Havering.
(b) Pace.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Robinson.

4. How long had the apartment been rented out according to the porter?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 1 month.

5. What is the woman's unusual first name?
(a) Esmee.
(b) Marvell.
(c) Audrina.
(d) Amber.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town in which the Manor is located?

2. The vehicle had a special name. What was it?

3. How much was paid for the item in comparison to its true worth?

4. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?

5. The woman asks for Poirot's help in finding stolen goods. What was stolen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the woman seen on the street by Poirot and his companion? Why is she known to Poirot?

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

4. What item is in the possession of Lady Yardly and how does it relate to Miss Marvell's item?

5. 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?

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 condition of Poirot when he receives a visitor? Who is the visitor?

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

9. What was the point of the empty package? Who perpetrated the hoax?

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

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