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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the doctor notice about Mrs. Lorrimer while playing bridge?
(a) She is aggressive.
(b) She is a first-class player.
(c) She is very modest.
(d) She is frightened easily.

2. What does Shaitana say that doctors have?
(a) Good luck.
(b) Special opportunities.
(c) Plenty of resources.
(d) Plenty of money.

3. By Chapter 8, how many people has the murderer killed, according to the sleuths?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. What does the doctor give to the sleuth while leaving on his rounds?
(a) His lens.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His keys.
(d) His tape recorder.

5. How does the author leave the reader feeling about Poirot and criminals by the end of Chapter 1?
(a) Poirot cannot catch criminals.
(b) Poirot loves criminals.
(c) Poirot is afraid of criminals.
(d) Poirot is a criminal himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the sleuths sort through in order to identify the murderer?

2. Who asks Dr. Roberts how well he knew his host and his companions?

3. What does Superintendent Battle ask Poirot after the second interview?

4. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?

5. Who is solicitous and gentle when questioning Miss Meredith?

(see the answer key)

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