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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author tell us about Poirot?
(a) He is slow.
(b) He is ridiculous.
(c) He is agile.
(d) He is overweight.

2. What does Shaitana ridicule about Poirot?
(a) His profession.
(b) His bald head.
(c) His short stature.
(d) His mustache.

3. What comparison does Poirot make with Mrs. Lorrimer's memory?
(a) To the vividness of her previous memories.
(b) To the perfection of her game.
(c) To the propensity for lying.
(d) To the accuracy of her judgment.

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

5. Who visits Dr. Roberts in Chapter 9?
(a) Shaitana and Poirot.
(b) Maj. Depard and Mrs. Lorrimer.
(c) Superintendent Battle and Hercule Poirot.
(d) Mrs. Oliver and Col. Race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maj. Despard able to recall about the objects in the room during the night of the murder?

2. Who approaches Shaitana to say goodbye?

3. Who appears to be very shy and retiring in Chapter 2?

4. What did the doctor notice about Miss Meredith's hands while playing bridge?

5. Who does Shaitana cleverly arrange at the table?

(see the answer key)

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