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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. What item was substituted to make the kidnapping of the Prime Minister easier?
(a) Car.
(b) Driver.
(c) Briefcase.
(d) Aide de Camp.

2. What item was returned to the drawer where the necklace was originally kept?
(a) Imitation.
(b) Case.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Calling card.

3. What kind of building is the Grand Metropolitan?
(a) Theater.
(b) Opera house.
(c) Museum.
(d) Hotel.

4. Where is the Grand Metropolitan located?
(a) London.
(b) Norwich.
(c) Knightsbridge.
(d) Brighton.

5. What was the cause of death for the most recent victim?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Tetanus.
(d) Poisonous snake bite.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the god that is part man, part dog?

2. What is the name of the doctor on staff at the excavation?

3. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

4. Which character died of heart failure during the excavation?

5. What is the name of the doctor's housekeeper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to cause the woman a great deal of emotional distress?

2. What is Poirot's theory on how the crime occurred? Who was responsible?

3. How do Poirot and Hastings learn about the official cause of the most recent victim? Who gave the men the news?

4. In addition to needing to know the truth about her husband's death, what other reason does Lady Williard have for wanting answers?

5. What is the crux of the case Poirot takes on in "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb?"

6. Where did the maid go when she left the room with the chambermaid inside?

7. The case involves an incident at Davenheim's bank. What happened and what was taken?

8. Who was supposedly visiting the count? What was overheard by Foscatini's valet?

9. What is one of the first thoughts that crosses Poirot's mind while observing the hotel guests?

10. Who is the first couple Poirot and Hastings meet? The woman is the proud owner of what kind of items?

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