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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) Havering.
(d) Hastings.
2. Who is found sneaking into the cheap flat at midnight?
(a) Italian man.
(b) Chinese woman.
(c) Spy.
(d) Groundskeeper.
3. The story of the Western Star most likely originated in which country?
(a) China.
(b) India.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Norway.
4. What company is Poirot going to be affiliated with in the story?
(a) Machester Armed Guard Services.
(b) Northern Union Insurance Company.
(c) Hastings Company.
(d) Marsdon Manor.
5. Which character had a duplicate key all along but pretended to be sick?
(a) Shaw.
(b) Samson.
(c) Ridgeway.
(d) Vavasour.
Short Answer Questions
1. Poirot deduces that which of the following was the real killer?
2. What was the name of the husband's doctor?
3. Which inspector was the recipient of a letter from Poirot?
4. In the beginning of the story Poirot is recovering from what ailment?
5. What is the woman's unusual first name?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Poirot sent to investigate the rental of an unusually cheap flat?
2. 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?
3. Captain Hastings meets up with Poirot to find out that the detective is going on a case. What is the case?
4. Who is the woman seen on the street by Poirot and his companion? Why is she known to Poirot?
5. What has the woman so upset about one of her possessions? What are the consequences if Marvell does not comply?
6. Who visits Hastings in Poirot's absence? What is strange about the encounter?
7. What happens when the police attempt to find the housekeeper? What is Poirot's conclusion?
8. Why were the Robinsons considered to be perfect as the new tenants?
9. What is the first step in investigating the case for Poirot and Hastings?
10. What two occurrences are scheduled to take place on the same day?
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