The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Thora Grey come back after the meeting? (from Chapters 16-20)

To tell them that she was in love with Carmichael.

To tell them that Lady Clarke wanted her fired.

To tell them that they are bad detectives.

To tell them that she wants a job with them.

2.

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

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

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

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

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

3.

Why do Betty's parents not realize that she does not come home the night that she is murdered? (from Chapters 6-10)

Because she tells them she is going to be late.

Because she normally stays out late.

Because they do not care about her.

Because they think she has an extra shift at the Ginger Cat.

4.

Why is it important that Mrs. Ascher was leaning down to get cigarettes when she was murdered? (from Chapters 1-5 (including Foreword))

Because she clearly liked cigarettes.

Because that means the murderer killed her by stabbing her back.

Because the murderer is clearly a smoker.

Because her back was towards the assailant.

5.

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. 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.

Because Mr. Partridge is rude and volatile.

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