The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Poirot think the Special Legion is a good idea? (from Chapters 16-20)

Because it is likely that they will remember something they know.

Because it is likely that they will solve the case.

Because he thinks the police are not doing a good job.

Because he thinks that they are all guilty.

2.

What did Tom Hartigan see at Euston Station that made him suspicious of Cust? (from Chapters 21-25)

He saw that he was selling pantyhose to a stranger.

He saw that his ticket said Doncaster on it.

He saw that Cust had more than one ABC railway guide.

He saw that Cust was holding a dagger in his pocket.

3.

What important information does Poirot learn from the letter that Franklin shows him? (from Chapters 21-25)

That Carmichael really liked Thora.

That Carmichael wanted to kill his wife.

That Carmichael did not want to die.

That Carmichael hated Franklin.

4.

Why can the murderer not use insanity as an excuse? (from Chapters 31-35)

Because Cust is not insane.

Because someone who is insane cannot commit a murder.

Because he already was cleared as sane.

Because he wrote letters and that shows premeditation.

5.

How does Captain Hastings' view of Poirot affect how he tells the story? (from Chapters 1-5 (including Foreword))

Hastings is less likely to view Poirot positively because they are brothers.

Hastings is more likely to view Poirot positively because he thinks Piorot is the best detective.

Hastings is more likely to be negative in his view of Poirot because he is jealous of him.

Hastings is more likely to view Poirot positively because they are brothers.

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