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 he thinks the police are not doing a good job.

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

Because he thinks that they are all guilty.

Because it is likely that they will solve the case.

2.

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

Because he already was cleared as sane.

Because he wrote letters and that shows premeditation.

Because someone who is insane cannot commit a murder.

Because Cust is not insane.

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 hated Franklin.

That Carmichael wanted to kill his wife.

That Carmichael did not want to die.

4.

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

Because they do not care about her.

Because she tells them she is going to be late.

Because she normally stays out late.

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

5.

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.

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.

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

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