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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26 and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Despard's interview different from that of other suspects?
(a) Long and laborious.
(b) Contentious and difficult.
(c) Quick and efficient.
(d) Confusing and wishy-washy.

2. Who was Major Despard hired to accompany to the Amazon jungle?
(a) Professor Luxmore.
(b) Anne Meredith.
(c) Col. Race.
(d) Mrs. Lorrimer.

3. Who does Lorrimer think overbids as a player?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Ariadne Oliver.
(c) Miss Meredith.
(d) Major Despard.

4. What does Poirot ask Mrs. Lorrimer to tell him about the night of the murder?
(a) Furnishings in the room.
(b) The cards that she gave to Miss Meredith.
(c) How she is feeling that night.
(d) Conversation that she had with Col. Race.

5. Who cannot prohibit the mystery writer from investigating the crime?
(a) Mr. Poirot.
(b) Mr. Battle.
(c) Mr. Shaitana.
(d) Mrs. Oliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot hope to do by having an unexpected meeting with Maj. Despard?

2. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to describe in minute detail to Poirot?

3. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?

4. How can vital clues be found from suspects, according to Poirot?

5. Who has information about Major Despard concerning an event in his past?

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