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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 do the sleuths sort through in order to identify the murderer?
(a) Clues and evidence.
(b) Dinner remains.
(c) Bottles and drinks.
(d) Wastepaper baskets.

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

3. How did Mr. Craddock die?
(a) From drowning in the ocean.
(b) From a suicide in his room.
(c) From a blood-poisoning illness.
(d) From an anthrax-infected shaving brush.

4. How do Shaitana's remarks affect some of his guests?
(a) Makes them uncomfortable.
(b) Makes them comfortable.
(c) Makes them giddy.
(d) Makes them sleepy.

5. How does Shaitana respond to Poirot's opinion of his plan?
(a) He dismisses it.
(b) He gets excited about it.
(c) He gets angry about it.
(d) He agrees with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Shaitana say he will invite to his event?

2. Why did Shaitana invite the four suspects?

3. What does Shaitana say is his preferred method of murder?

4. What does Shaitana discuss with his dinner guests about sleeping sickness?

5. What is Poirot's theory for identifying the suspect?

(see the answer key)

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