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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) Hardt.
(b) Pace.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Havering.

2. In what city was the flat located?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) Ipswich.
(c) London.
(d) Knightsbridge.

3. When the man approached the group, what was on his face?
(a) Cobwebs.
(b) Mask.
(c) Blood.
(d) Jam.

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

5. Poirot deduces that which of the following was the real killer?
(a) Zoe.
(b) Roger.
(c) Annabel.
(d) Hastings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who advised the woman to seek Poirot's help with the case?

2. Where was Poirot when the commotion occurred?

3. From where were the documents stolen?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What has the woman so upset about one of her possessions? What are the consequences if Marvell does not comply?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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