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

2. Who are the four suspects?
(a) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Superintendent Battle, and Colonel Race.
(b) Dr. Roberts, Major Despard, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Anne Meredith.
(c) Major Despard, Mr. Shaitana, Anne Meredith, and Dr. Roberts.
(d) Hercule Poirot, Mrs. Ariadne Oliver, Mrs. Lorrimer, and Major Despard.

3. Where does Shaitana lead his guests after dinner?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) Drawing room.
(c) Outside.
(d) Underground.

4. Who does Shaitana cleverly arrange at the table?
(a) Younger victims.
(b) Older victims.
(c) Murder suspects.
(d) Detectives.

5. How does Poirot think Shaitana sealed his fate?
(a) By making fun of the murderer.
(b) By challenging the murderer to a duel.
(c) By talking about murder options.
(d) By saying he wanted to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the doctor notice about Mrs. Lorrimer while playing bridge?

2. How does Dr. Roberts rate himself as a card player?

3. Who approaches Shaitana to say goodbye?

4. How many times did Dr. Roberts leave his table on the night of the murder?

5. How do Shaitana's remarks affect some of his guests?

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