2. What was the name of the town where the incident was reported by the chauffeur and Prime Minister?
(a) Ipswich Landing.
(b) Charing Cross.
(c) Brighton.
(d) Marsdon Leigh.

3. What is the only thing that was not eaten by the dead man's guests?
(a) Figgy pudding.
(b) Rice souffle.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Kidney pie.

4. Hastings thinks that one man committed suicide for what reason?
(a) He went bankrupt.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Broken heart.
(d) He had a leg amputated.

5. Which is not among the group of people met by Poirot at Scotland Yard?
(a) Japp.
(b) Norman.
(c) Barnes.
(d) Dodge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of building is the Grand Metropolitan?

2. The inspector has plans with the two men to do what?

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

4. What item was found in the French maid's bed?

5. What does Poirot receive for his work on the case of the jewel robbery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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