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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 and 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Maj. Despard appear to have intense disdain for?
(a) Shaitana.
(b) Meredith.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Poirot.

2. What does Poirot ask Anne to help him choose for his family for gifts?
(a) Stockings.
(b) Toys.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Chocolate.

3. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Catch him.
(b) Defeat him.
(c) Take him off-guard.
(d) Trick him.

4. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?
(a) Clothing and jewelry.
(b) Rugs and two knickknacks.
(c) Paintings and vases.
(d) Table and chairs.

5. Who does Poirot think that Maj. Despard is referring to as being spiritually blackmailed?
(a) Miss Burgess.
(b) Miss Meredith.
(c) A woman of his past.
(d) Col. Race.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Despard think is a good player?

2. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?

3. Where does Battle go to look into the death of Anne's former employer?

4. How does Poirot intend on getting a psychological profile on murder suspects?

5. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

(see the answer key)

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