The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why will it be hard to find the murderer in Doncaster? (from Chapters 21-25)

Because there is a carnival there on the same day.

Because the St. Leger's race is happening on the same day.

Because no one has seen him before.

Because he might also commit the murder in Dover.

2.

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

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.

Because she clearly liked cigarettes.

3.

Why was Poirot the target of the letters? (from Chapters 31-35)

Because the murderer knew that Poirot is connected with Scotland Yard.

Because Poirot is the best detective.

Because Captain Hastings told the murder to do it.

Because the third letter needed to go astray.

4.

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. Partridge went to the authorities himself and is organized.

Because Mr. Riddell readily gives out too much information.

Because Mr. Partridge is shifty and looks guilty.

5.

Why does Cust lie to Mrs. Marbury about the call? (from Chapters 26-30)

Because he thinks the police are coming and he needs to escape.

Because he wants to tell Mrs. Marbury about his sister.

Because he is afraid of Mrs. Marbury.

Because he enjoys lying.

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