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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Poirot find out was visiting Mrs. Lorrimer prior to her death?
(a) Col. Race.
(b) Major Despard.
(c) Mrs. Oliver.
(d) Miss Meredith.

2. Where does Poirot have a meeting with Maj. Despard?
(a) Hotel suite.
(b) Underground tavern.
(c) Double-decker bus.
(d) Restaurant.

3. How does Poirot think Meredith could be capable of murder?
(a) If she is caught in another crime.
(b) If she is forced to live in poverty.
(c) If she is hurt or raped.
(d) If she is forced to do something she does not like.

4. Who does the widow claim fired a gun in self-defense?
(a) Professor Luxmore.
(b) Col. Race.
(c) Otto van Shaitana.
(d) Maj. Despard.

5. What does Anne recall from the night of the murder?
(a) Her clothing and stockings.
(b) The cabinet of Egyptian jewelry and a vase of flowers.
(c) The conversation between Major Despard and Col. Race.
(d) The makeup of Mrs. Lorrimer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Lorrimer confess to picking up while playing dummy?

2. What does Poirot notice on Mrs. Lorrimer's arm?

3. Who is romantically involved by the end of Chapter 29?

4. What does Rhoda want Anne to do in Chapter 29?

5. Who is assigned to go visit the widow of Maj. Despard's former employer?

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