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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Poirot compliment Mrs. Lorrimer with?
(a) A mind capable of winning the lottery.
(b) A spirit of warmth and candor.
(c) A mind capable of murder.
(d) A heart full of kindness.

2. How does Dr. Roberts respond to questions about his personal life and practice?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Affably.
(c) Fearfully.
(d) Secretively.

3. What does Poirot think about Miss Meredith's playing?
(a) Wishy-washy.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Over-bids.

4. Who does Mrs. Lorrimer talk to about wood fires during the night of the murder?
(a) Oliver.
(b) Shaitana.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Battle.

5. Who is the sergeant that interrogates the parlor maid?
(a) Battle.
(b) O'Connor.
(c) Smith.
(d) O'Reilly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Lorrimer able to describe in minute detail to Poirot?

2. What does Hercule Poirot do for a living?

3. Who does the widow claim fired a gun in self-defense?

4. Who does Lorrimer think is a good player?

5. Who is Dr. Roberts' secretary?

(see the answer key)

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