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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 was the name of the military officer that was accompanying the Prime Minister at the time of the kidnapping?

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

3. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

4. Who was found bound at the scene of the kidnapping?

5. What is the rank of the officer that was traveling with the Prime Minister?

Short Essay Questions

1. What actions did Davenheim/Kellet take to keep the police and others from searching for him after the robbery?

2. How do Poirot and Hastings learn about the official cause of the most recent victim? Who gave the men the news?

3. 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?

4. What happens in the opening scene of the story? Who visits Poirot?

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

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

7. Explain the occurrence that happened the night before the scheduled trip.

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

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

10. What is the crux of the case Poirot takes on in "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout Agatha Christie's mysteries there are almost always staff members or servants of some kind. This is especially important in "The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan." Examine how servants played an important role in the lives of the characters as well as in the stories. Why does Christie use this method of introducing characters? Is the use of servants a part of every day life for this type of main characters or are they used to distract the reader? In murder mysteries servants are often used as scapegoats. Is this an accurate portrayal? What is required of the servants upon being employed? Is the employer's level of trust given automatically or does it have to be earned?

Essay Topic 2

Jewels are often used in mysteries as an item that is stolen. Explain why it is common for jewels to be the choice items for thieves. What types of jewels are most likely to be stolen and from whom? What jewels were stolen throughout "Poirot Investigates?" Were the jewels loose or were they set in some way? Which is the most common setting for loose jewels? How would a thief hide a jewel? How would one sell a stolen jewel? What is the most unusual jewel in the book? Why is it unusual?

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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