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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. At the beginning of the story Poirot is preparing to go on a trip for which reason?
(a) Vacation.
(b) Investigate a case.
(c) Funeral.
(d) Family reunion.

2. What company is Poirot going to be affiliated with in the story?
(a) Hastings Company.
(b) Northern Union Insurance Company.
(c) Marsdon Manor.
(d) Machester Armed Guard Services.

3. Who were the previous tenants of the cheap flat?
(a) Superintendants.
(b) Housekeepers.
(c) Spies.
(d) Doctors.

4. In how many days is the dreaded thing set to arrive according to the husband and wife?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 3 days.

5. What is the name of the town in which the Manor is located?
(a) Knightsbridge.
(b) Manor Lea.
(c) Marsdon Leigh.
(d) Yardly Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the female character's husband?

2. A special item was purchased to ensure the safety of the item during the trip. Who supplied the safety item?

3. What was the first name of the victim?

4. What is broken when there is a loud commotion and crash from outside the room?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Captain Hastings meets up with Poirot to find out that the detective is going on a case. What is the case?

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

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