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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 else was in the room with the maid during the alleged time of the theft?
(a) Valet.
(b) Housekeeper.
(c) Butler.
(d) Chambermaid.

2. What item was found coating the slides on the drawer containing the necklace in the woman's room?
(a) Cooking oil.
(b) French chalk.
(c) WD40
(d) Silicone.

3. What is the name of the doctor's housekeeper?
(a) Winchester.
(b) Rambler.
(c) Winston.
(d) Rider.

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

5. What type of crime was attempted against the Prime Minister at that time?
(a) Assassination.
(b) Kidnapping.
(c) Framing him for murder.
(d) A coup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did the maid go into her room to retrieve?

2. On what day of the week did Davenheim disappear?

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

4. Where was the Prime Minister shot and grazed by a bullet?

5. The missing car was found beside a restaurant in what neighborhood?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Poirot, Captain Hastings and Dr. Hawker arrive at Count Foscatini's place?

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

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

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

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

8. What seems to be the most difficult part of the trip for Poirot?

9. Explain the occurrence that happened the night before the scheduled trip.

10. What actions did Davenheim/Kellet take to keep the police and others from searching for him after the robbery?

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