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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 is found in the dead man's right hand?
2. What does Mr. Davenheim do for a living?
3. Who is Mr. Tosswill?
4. Which of the following was not among the items stolen from Davenheim?
5. What type of crime was attempted against the Prime Minister at that time?
Short Essay Questions
1. How was the murder scene set up by the killer? What did the killer forget to do?
2. What is Poirot's theory on how the crime occurred? Who was responsible?
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 actually happened to the Prime Minister? Who was responsible?
5. Who was supposedly visiting the count? What was overheard by Foscatini's valet?
6. Where did the maid go when she left the room with the chambermaid inside?
7. Captain Daniels had been found by the police. Where was Daniels and in what condition was the Captain?
8. What actions did Davenheim/Kellet take to keep the police and others from searching for him after the robbery?
9. How do Poirot and Hastings learn about the official cause of the most recent victim? Who gave the men the news?
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
Captain Hastings is a staple in the stories contained in POIROT INVESTIGATES. What is the history of Captain Hastings? How does he know Poirot? In what capacity can Hastings call himself a captain? What is Hastings' profession? What benefit is there to having Hastings in the story from Christie's point of view? What benefit is there to having Hastings in the story from Poirot's point of view? Name and describe at least three instances where Hastings' presence was invaluable to Poirot. How might Poirot have solved the cases without the help of Hastings? Who else served in the same capacity as the captain?
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
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.
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