The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 think she has an extra shift at the Ginger Cat.

Because she normally stays out late.

Because she tells them she is going to be late.

Because they do not care about her.

2.

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.

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

He was always with friends, so it is surprising that he was not when he was murdered.

It is very shocking, because he was always happy and there was no reason he would have wanted to die.

3.

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

A traveling salesman selling pantyhose.

A colonel who is smoking a pipe.

A man with a bad scar down his face.

A madman reading the ABC guide.

4.

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

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

She hopes that he is locked up for life.

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

She hopes that she can haunt him when she dies.

5.

Why is Mr. Ascher the most likely murderer in the Andover case? (from Chapters 1-5 (including Foreword))

Because he is known to threaten his wife.

Because he was seen entering the shop a few hours before the murder.

Because he admitted to murdering her.

Because he owns a gun.

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