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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. Where was the Prime Minister shot and grazed by a bullet?

2. Which one of the following is not listed as being one of the items left on the table?

3. Who was Bleibner's uncle?

4. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

5. What item was substituted to make the kidnapping of the Prime Minister easier?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Poirot's theory on how the crime occurred? Who was responsible?

4. Who is the first alleged guest to be interviewed by Poirot? What happened?

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

6. What happens to cause the woman a great deal of emotional distress?

7. Who is the first couple Poirot and Hastings meet? The woman is the proud owner of what kind of items?

8. What seems to be the most difficult part of the trip for Poirot?

9. 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?

10. What actually happened to the Prime Minister? Who was responsible?

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 "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?

Essay Topic 3

Personification is a powerful way to make objects come alive and play important parts in the story. For example, the diamonds in "The Adventure of the Western Star" are personified to make the story more interesting. Examine how this technique was used in this particular story. What was the purpose of using the technique in that way? In what other ways does Christie use personification? Give at least three examples of personification and how its use drives the plot of the story.

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