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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mrs. Lorrimer meet Shaitana?
(a) In Johannesburg.
(b) In Egypt.
(c) In Edinburgh.
(d) In London.

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

3. What does Poirot say about Shaitana's plan?
(a) It is exciting.
(b) It is dangerous.
(c) It is expensive.
(d) It is stupid.

4. When the four sleuths enter the other room to say goodnight, what do they see?
(a) Mrs. Lorrimer sewing.
(b) Shaitana fighting with Major Despard.
(c) Miss Meredith snoring.
(d) The bridge game in progress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Shaitana invite the four suspects?

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

3. What kind of a house does Mrs. Lorrimer inhabit?

4. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?

5. What does the sleuth find in Dr. Roberts' files?

(see the answer key)

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