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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 time of day did Davenheim set off on his journey?

2. Mr. Davenheim disappeared at what location?

3. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

4. Who receives credit for solving the case of the missing jewels?

5. What does Poirot receive for his work on the case of the jewel robbery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In addition to needing to know the truth about her husband's death, what other reason does Lady Williard have for wanting answers?

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Agatha Christie is fond of creating alter egos and false identities for her characters. From a writer's point of view, what would be the purpose of this technique? Is it possible for the reader to unravel the mystery using the clues given by Christie and Poirot? Explain. Create a detailed alter ego for yourself as it might appear in one of Christie's mysteries.

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