The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

2.

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

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

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

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

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

3.

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 rude and volatile.

Because Mr. Partridge is shifty and looks guilty.

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

4.

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.

5.

Why is Cust not convicted of the Bexhill murder? (from Chapters 31-35)

Because he was seen in Andover at the same time.

Because he was in the Ginger Cat at the time talking to Milly Higley.

Because he was playing cards at a hotel in Eastborne.

Because he was already in jail.

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