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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Shaitana say he will invite to his event?
(a) Prostitutes and hoodlums.
(b) Singers and dancers.
(c) Thieves and brothel owners.
(d) Murderers and detectives.

3. When Mrs. Lorrimer tells M. Poirot that she has no obligation to speak to him about Shaitana's murder, what does he say or do?
(a) He begs and does not give up.
(b) He argues and demands an explanation.
(c) He gracefully accepts and leaves.
(d) He refuses and gets very angry.

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

5. How many times does Lorrimer talk to Shaitana during the night of the murder?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lorrimer think is a good player?

2. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?

3. Where is the Wessex House located?

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

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

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