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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. What appears on Mrs. Maltraverse's hand after the person came into the room?
(a) Rash.
(b) Sweat.
(c) Blood.
(d) Cuts.

2. The story about the rook rifle took place in which country?
(a) Argentina.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Brazil.

3. Who confesses to the murder of Mr. Maltraverse?
(a) Japp.
(b) Bernard.
(c) Mrs. Maltraverse.
(d) Black.

4. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?
(a) Hardt.
(b) Hillson.
(c) Pennington.
(d) Pedroza.

5. Which character turns up missing shortly after speaking with the inspector?
(a) Client.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Victim.
(d) Wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. The new tenant is afraid that the low price might indicate which of the following?

2. What is the surname of the people the woman and her husband are scheduled to visit?

3. Who sent the person to break into the cheap flat late at night?

4. What was the name of the husband's doctor?

5. What does the woman bring with her when she visits Poirot at the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did the goods originally come into Ridgeway's possession? Who turned the goods over to Ridgeway?

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

5. What disturbing news does Poirot receive regarding a theft? Who is the main suspect?

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

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

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

9. What strikes Poirot as peculiar regarding the new tenants?

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

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