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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 occupation of the suspect's girlfriend?

2. When the man approached the group, what was on his face?

3. Which member of the police is present to take the statement?

4. What was the name of the building in which the flat was located?

5. Who is the first to testify to the police regarding the murder?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the condition of Poirot when he receives a visitor? Who is the visitor?

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

5. What event causes an uproar during the dinner at Marsdon Manor? Who informs the diners of the disturbance?

6. How did the goods originally come into Ridgeway's possession? Who turned the goods over to Ridgeway?

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

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

9. What is the purpose of Mary Marvell's visit to Poirot? What does the woman bring to show Poirot?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Scotland Yard plays a prominent part in the majority of Agatha Christie's mysteries. Choose one of the following activities in relation to Scotland Yard: Research and write a 1000 word essay on the history and purpose of Scotland Yard. Also include a list of some of the mysteries Scotland Yard appears in and how it played a part in the solving of the mystery. The second choice is to investigate at least five top cases investigated by Scotland Yard, the details, and how the specialized knowledge of the famed police force was used in solving the crimes.

Essay Topic 2

In several instances throughout the book, criminals have taken great pains to attempt to distract Poirot. Why would the criminals attempt to throw Poirot off the trail? Does it work? Write a 100 word essay or short story from the point of view of a criminal that is trying to distract and mislead Poirot. Develop an entire crime and the attempts to mislead. Also include the outcome and how Poirot always prevails.

Essay Topic 3

In "The Kidnapped Prime Minister" Poirot must save Britain's Prime Minister for a second time. Explain how Poirot saved the Prime Minister on both occasions. What is so important about the Prime Minister? What are the duties of the Prime Minister? What is the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Queen? What is the relationship between the Prime Minister and Parliament? The kidnappers want to keep the Prime Minister from appearing at what event? Why is the event so important? What can Poirot do to help? What are the steps taken in the case to solve the puzzle?

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