The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

How does Poirot defend his "passive way" of dealing with the case? (from Chapters 16-20)

He thinks that being passive will allow the murderer to come to him.

He is not being passive, but he wants to see what everyone else comes up with before he shares his throughts.

He thinks that if he is passive, he will get another letter.

He is not being passive, he is reflecting.

2.

What does Lady Clarke think of the murderer? (from Chapters 16-20)

She feels bad for him because he is a madman and cannot help it.

She hopes that he is locked up for life.

She hopes that she can haunt him when she dies.

She feels bad for him because she used to know him.

3.

Why is the last murder sloppy? (from Chapters 26-30)

Because he murders the wrong person.

Because he got blood all over the seats.

Because the whole theater saw it happen.

Because he murders more than one person.

4.

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

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

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

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 he thinks Piorot is the best detective.

5.

What does Poirot realize is the connecting factor between all the murders? (from Chapters 21-25)

A madman reading the ABC guide.

A traveling salesman selling pantyhose.

A colonel who is smoking a pipe.

A man with a bad scar down his face.

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