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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the note about the deceased in Chapter 28 apparently say?

2. What is the shocking revelation about the murder that Poirot has in Chapters 26 and 27?

3. Who was Major Despard hired to accompany to the Amazon jungle?

4. What does the sleuth say to Rhoda about Meredith that makes her yowl in protest?

5. What does Mrs. Lorrimer say about Mr. Shaitana's words?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Christie's use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Major Despard's character, comparing and contrasting him with Rhoda Dawes and with Anne Meredith.

Essay Topic 3

What specifically did Poirot do to evaluate Miss Meredith's character? Why was this important? Would Poirot have been able to prevent any murders? Why or why not?

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