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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. Which character died from heart poisoning only two weeks later?
2. What does Mr. Davenheim do for a living?
3. Who was found bound at the scene of the kidnapping?
4. Who receives credit for solving the case of the missing jewels?
5. Where is the Grand Metropolitan located?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Poirot and Hastings learn about the official cause of the most recent victim? Who gave the men the news?
2. Who approaches Poirot and Hastings while they are talking about peace negotiations? Who is the main character in the discussion?
3. What is the crux of the case Poirot takes on in "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb?"
4. Poirot verifies the deaths with Dr. Ames, physician at the tomb's excavation. What were the causes of death?
5. What is one of the first thoughts that crosses Poirot's mind while observing the hotel guests?
6. The two men ask Poirot to help find the Prime Minister who has been kidnapped. Where was the Prime Minister going when the kidnapping occurred? What was the original travel plan?
7. What is unusual about Poirot's initial thoughts on the case?
8. What happens to cause the woman a great deal of emotional distress?
9. Captain Daniels had been found by the police. Where was Daniels and in what condition was the Captain?
10. What happens in the opening scene of the story? Who visits Poirot?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Inspector Japp is always attempting to keep up with Poirot or even exceed the Belgian detective's crime solving skills. Unfortunately, Japp is always at least one step behind Poirot. Compare and contrast Inspector Japp and Hercule Poirot, their skill set, and successes in solving crimes.
Essay Topic 2
Miss Mary Marvell approaches Poirot with an unusual problem, claiming that there is a curse of sorts on her prized diamond. What is the name of the diamond and its companion piece? Discuss the so-called curse on the diamond. What is unusual about the diamond to begin with? To whom did the diamonds originally belong? What is supposed to be done with the diamonds in order to remove the curse? What is Poirot supposed to accomplish by investigating the case? How does Poirot solve the case?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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