The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

According to Crome, why is it a bad idea to tell the newspapers about the letters? (from Chapters 11-15)

Because the murderer will be publicized.

Because it is playing into the murderer's hands.

Because the newspapers will not want to print the story.

Because people will think Scotland Yard is not doing a good job.

2.

Why does Poirot think that a character like Mr. Partridge is more likely to be the murderer than a character like Mr. Riddell? (from Chapters 6-10)

Because Mr. Partridge is rude and volatile.

Because Mr. Riddell readily gives out too much information.

Because Mr. Partridge is shifty and looks guilty.

Because Mr. Partridge went to the authorities himself and is organized.

3.

What happens when Cust reaches the police station in Andover? (from Chapters 26-30)

He yells about his injustices.

He admits guilt.

He throws rocks at it.

He collapses.

4.

Why is it important that the third letter went astray? (from Chapters 11-15)

Because it shows that the murderer is sloppy and does not care about his correspondence.

Because it shows that the post office is in collusion with the murderer.

Because that is why the detectives are able to trace the letter back to the murderer.

Because that is why the detectives are not able to get to the murder on time.

5.

How does Carmichael's personality change the perception of his murder? (from Chapters 11-15)

He was always worrying, and, therefore, it would not be surprising if he committed suicide.

He was always with friends, so it is surprising that he was not when he was murdered.

It is very shocking, because he was always happy and there was no reason he would have wanted to die.

It is very shocking, because he usually took that walk with his wife.

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