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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the character's uncle who entrusted the victim with the goods?

2. What was the suspect's first name?

3. What was the purpose of the break in?

4. What was the relationship between the murdered man and the client?

5. Which character turns up missing shortly after speaking with the inspector?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about the doctor's statement struck Poirot as being odd? Who may have influenced the autopsy?

2. Who is the woman seen on the street by Poirot and his companion? Why is she known to Poirot?

3. What is the first step in investigating the case for Poirot and Hastings?

4. Who finds out about the cheap flat? Who supplies the information? Who is it rented to? Where is it located?

5. What disturbing news does Poirot receive regarding a theft? Who is the main suspect?

6. What happens when Hastings and Havering reach Hunter's Lodge? What story is told to Hastings?

7. Who visits Hastings in Poirot's absence? What is strange about the encounter?

8. Why were the Robinsons considered to be perfect as the new tenants?

9. Even though special precautions were taken, the bonds were stolen. What happened to the bonds?

10. What is the crux of the case the woman wants Poirot to investigate? Who and what are involved?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poirot likes the idea of traveling but dislikes the actual traveling due to a delicate constitution. What does it mean to have a delicate constitution? What happens to Poirot when he travels? To what locations does Poirot often travel? Are the trips for business, pleasure or both? Who often travels with Poirot? What kinds of things might happen to Poirot while away from home? Is the problem psychosomatic or is it real? What are the symptoms? How could the symptoms be treated? Can this problem be prevented or cured? How might this problem be solved using modern medicine or methods?

Essay Topic 2

In many mysteries, blackmail is a common theme. What is blackmail? How does blackmail compare to extortion? Give examples of each. In which ways was blackmail used throughout "Poirot Investigates?" How was Poirot able to uncover the scheme and who was behind it? What might have happened if Poirot had not been able to uncover the truth about the blackmail plot? List at least three examples of blackmail used throughout Christie's stories. Give details, purpose and resolution.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan" police must conduct a crime scene investigation at the site of the theft of Mrs. Opalsen's necklace. Describe in detail how the investigation was carried out and how the police missed an important item. Compare and contrast the methods used in the story to modern day crime scene investigation techniques. What are the biggest advancements? Are there cases in which the "old school" ways are better? Explain.

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