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

2. A special item was purchased to ensure the safety of the item during the trip. Who supplied the safety item?
(a) Hardware store.
(b) Hubb's.
(c) Harrods.
(d) Wal-Mart.

3. What was the name of the building in which the flat was located?
(a) Marsdon Leigh.
(b) Wilshire House.
(c) Montgomery Manor.
(d) Montagu Mansions.

4. Who sent the person to break into the cheap flat late at night?
(a) Poirot.
(b) Police.
(c) Mafia.
(d) Tenant's brother.

5. How did the thief manage to get his hands on the goods if they were being guarded?
(a) Created a diversion.
(b) Drugged the courier.
(c) Cut the lock.
(d) Stole the entire case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which inspector was the recipient of a letter from Poirot?

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

3. The woman and her husband fear the arrival of which of the following?

4. Where was Poirot when the commotion occurred?

5. The story about the rook rifle took place in which country?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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