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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. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?
(a) Wishy-washy.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Fast.
(d) Brilliant.

2. Who tells Mrs. Oliver that in real life they must approach the process differently instead of going on instinct?
(a) Dr. Roberts.
(b) Superintendent Battle.
(c) Mrs. Lorrimer.
(d) Miss Meredith.

3. What is the kind of bottle in question regarding the death of Anne's employer?
(a) Bohemian glass.
(b) Peruvian cocoa.
(c) Indian blue glass.
(d) Syrup of Figs.

4. Based on Mr. Shaitana's comments at dinner, what does Poirot think the murderer's motivation was?
(a) Accidental.
(b) Long-sought revenge.
(c) Spur of the moment.
(d) Driven by lust.

5. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to remember very accurately from the night of the murder?
(a) Every person's conversation.
(b) Every object in the room.
(c) Every person's clothing.
(d) Every card.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Roberts rate Miss Meredith as a card player?

2. What does Shaitana say that doctors have?

3. What does Anne do that proves Poirot's theory?

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

5. What does Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?

(see the answer key)

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