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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 item did the maid go into her room to retrieve?

2. What are the surnames of Daniels' two aunts?

3. Which Williard is still on the scene of the excavation when Poirot arrives?

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

5. Where is the Metropolitan Music Hall located?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who approaches Poirot and Hastings while they are talking about peace negotiations? Who is the main character in the discussion?

5. Captain Daniels had been found by the police. Where was Daniels and in what condition was the Captain?

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

7. The case involves an incident at Davenheim's bank. What happened and what was taken?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb," five characters die due to unusual circumstances. Investigate how each person died, the cause behind the death, and the purpose. How would one be able to tell how the person died? Compare and contrast methods used during Poirot's time to modern science in which toxicology and other forensic methods are used to determine cause of death and types of poisons used.

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Christie uses symbolism in her stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism, such as the key in "The Case of the Missing Will" and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in the Hercule Poirot mysteries and the mysteries in which Miss Marple is the sleuth.

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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