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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 does Poirot receive for his work on the case of the jewel robbery?
(a) Diamond watch.
(b) Cheque.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Antique pen.

2. Which is not a cause of death for one of the characters?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Blood poisoning.
(d) Poisonous snake bite.

3. What kind of chemical was used to subdue Daniels during the kidnapping?
(a) Chlorophyll.
(b) Chloroform.
(c) Chlorocyclate.
(d) Chlorine.

4. Which character died of heart failure during the excavation?
(a) Williard.
(b) Harper.
(c) Tosswill.
(d) Ames.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the surname of the dead man's valet?

3. Who was Bleibner's uncle?

4. Up to this point in the story, how many deaths have there been?

5. What is the only thing that was not eaten by the dead man's guests?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Captain Daniels had been found by the police. Where was Daniels and in what condition was the Captain?

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

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

10. What actually happened to the Prime Minister? Who was responsible?

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