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

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

3. Where did Miss Meredith meet Shaitana?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) England.
(d) South Africa.

4. What does Poirot think about Mrs. Lorrimer's playing?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Fast.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Wishy-washy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Anne Meredith makes her an obvious target?

2. Where was Miss Meredith born?

3. How does Poirot think Shaitana sealed his fate?

4. How does Major Despard claim to have saved his employer from drowning?

5. How does Shaitana respond to Poirot's opinion of his plan?

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