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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 time of year is it when the case takes place?
(a) During the holidays.
(b) Dog days of August.
(c) Springtime.
(d) Midsummer.

2. What does Mr. Davenheim do for a living?
(a) Judge.
(b) Banker.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Chauffeur.

3. What is the name of the god that is part man, part dog?
(a) Ra.
(b) Anubis.
(c) Hatshepsut.
(d) Ramses.

4. Whose tomb was being excavated at the time of the deaths?
(a) The Pharoah Ramses.
(b) King Tut.
(c) King Men-her-Ra.
(d) Hatshepsut..

5. Where was the Prime Minister shot and grazed by a bullet?
(a) Leg.
(b) Shoulder.
(c) Cheek.
(d) Foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Williard is still on the scene of the excavation when Poirot arrives?

2. What is the occupation of the husband?

3. The Prime Minister was scheduled to drive to which location after leaving London?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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