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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. During what major event did Poirot get involved in a mission to save the Prime Minister?
(a) Summit at Yalta.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) War of the Roses.

2. What is the surname of the couple that Poirot meets at the Grand Metropolitan?
(a) Olsen.
(b) Opalsen.
(c) Orszulak.
(d) Ogershok.

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

4. What time of day did Davenheim set off on his journey?
(a) 1:15.
(b) 10:20.
(c) 12:40.
(d) 3:10.

5. Who was the most recent victim in the story?
(a) Rupert.
(b) Schneckman.
(c) Shneider.
(d) Rosen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was found bound at the scene of the kidnapping?

2. Which policeman are Hastings and Poirot waiting for at the beginning of the story?

3. Poirot suggests that the deaths might be due to which of the following?

4. What was the name of the military officer that was accompanying the Prime Minister at the time of the kidnapping?

5. What is the occupation of the husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the opening scene of the story? Who visits Poirot?

2. The two men ask Poirot to help find the Prime Minister who has been kidnapped. Where was the Prime Minister going when the kidnapping occurred? What was the original travel plan?

3. Poirot verifies the deaths with Dr. Ames, physician at the tomb's excavation. What were the causes of death?

4. What was Poirot's conclusion about the theft and who committed the crime?

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

6. Who approaches Poirot and Hastings while they are talking about peace negotiations? Who is the main character in the discussion?

7. How was the murder scene set up by the killer? What did the killer forget to do?

8. What information does Poirot learn about Daniels? Which family members are included in the information?

9. Who is the first alleged guest to be interviewed by Poirot? What happened?

10. Captain Hastings and Poirot decide to take a short trip to get a change of scenery. Where do they go and what is the first thing they do upon arrival?

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