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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. Whose tomb was being excavated at the time of the deaths?

2. What is the surname of the couple that Poirot meets at the Grand Metropolitan?

3. What type of poison was being discussed by Poirot and Hastings?

4. How many people had supposedly dined with the dead man on the day previous?

5. What item was returned to the drawer where the necklace was originally kept?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What information does Poirot learn about Daniels? Which family members are included in the information?

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

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

5. What happens when Poirot, Captain Hastings and Dr. Hawker arrive at Count Foscatini's place?

6. What is unusual about Poirot's initial thoughts on the case?

7. Captain Hastings and Poirot decide to take a short trip to get a change of scenery. Where do they go and what is the first thing they do upon arrival?

8. Who was supposedly visiting the count? What was overheard by Foscatini's valet?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Case of the Missing Will" Poirot must help Miss Marsh find a will that had been hidden by her uncle. If the will was not found, all of the uncle's money would go to charity rather than to Miss Marsh. There is a legal clause which makes this execution possible. Examine the process of making a will. What is the clause in the original will that would cause all of the money and property to go to charity if the new will was not found? What are Miss Marsh's legal rights in regards to both wills? What does it mean to contest a will? Who is in charge of drafting the will? Who were the witnesses? What leads Poirot to find the new will?

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