2. From whom was the Western Star purchased?
(a) Antique dealer.
(b) Boy on the street.
(c) Chinese man.
(d) Phony society organization.

3. The woman asks for Poirot's help in finding stolen goods. What was stolen?
(a) Rare books.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Bonds.
(d) Gold coins.

4. Who advised the woman to seek Poirot's help with the case?
(a) Cronshow.
(b) Yancy.
(c) Cronkite.
(d) Yard.

5. What was the suspect's first name?
(a) Amadeo.
(b) Rupert.
(c) Guido.
(d) Luigi.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the main suspect in the theft of the documents?

3. What was the name of the ship that set sail on the same day as the Olympia?

4. What is the first name of the client's wife?

5. The character whose items were stolen was traveling when the theft occurred. What was the destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Poirot sent to investigate the rental of an unusually cheap flat?

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

3. 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?

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

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

6. What about the doctor's statement struck Poirot as being odd? Who may have influenced the autopsy?

7. Why were the Robinsons considered to be perfect as the new tenants?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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