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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 was the last name of the man who stayed next door to Ridgeway on the trip?

2. What was the name of the husband's doctor?

3. What is the rank and title of Poirot's friend?

4. Who was waiting outside for Poirot to solve the case?

5. How much was paid for the item in comparison to its true worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the murder weapon? Where was it recovered by the police?

2. What item is in the possession of Lady Yardly and how does it relate to Miss Marvell's item?

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

4. Who is the character that approaches Poirot and Hastings in the beginning of the story? How is the woman described?

5. At Marsdon Manor Poirot meets Captain Black, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Maltraverse. What does Poirot learn from Captain Black in regards to Maltraverse's death?

6. What strikes Poirot as peculiar regarding the new tenants?

7. Who was the victim of the crime? Where did the crime take place?

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

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

10. Captain Hastings meets up with Poirot to find out that the detective is going on a case. What is the case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout Agatha Christie's mysteries there are almost always staff members or servants of some kind. This is especially important in "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan." Examine how servants played an important role in the lives of the characters as well as in the stories. Why does Christie use this method of introducing characters? Is the use of servants a part of every day life for this type of main characters or are they used to distract the reader? In murder mysteries servants are often used as scapegoats. Is this an accurate portrayal? What is required of the servants upon being employed? Is the employer's level of trust given automatically or does it have to be earned?

Essay Topic 3

Jewels are often used in mysteries as an item that is stolen. Explain why it is common for jewels to be the choice items for thieves. What types of jewels are most likely to be stolen and from whom? What jewels were stolen throughout "Poirot Investigates?" Were the jewels loose or were they set in some way? Which is the most common setting for loose jewels? How would a thief hide a jewel? How would one sell a stolen jewel? What is the most unusual jewel in the book? Why is it unusual?

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