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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is waiting for James when he returns from rounds?
(a) Parker
(b) Flora
(c) Mr. Poirot
(d) Caroline

2. Why doesn't Inspector Raglan want Mr. Poirot to work on the case?
(a) Raglan wants the glory of solving the case himself.
(b) Raglan doesn't like Mr. Poirot's general attitude.
(c) Raglan suspects Mr. Poirot in the murder.
(d) Raglan thinks it is too dangerous for a civilian.

3. Why is Flora worried about Ralph?
(a) He is sick.
(b) She thinks the police suspect him.
(c) She saw him with a woman.
(d) She hasn't seen him for a week.

4. Poirot wants everyone at Fernly Park to meet where?
(a) At the Inn
(b) At James and Caroline's house
(c) At Poirot's house
(d) At Fernly Park

5. James speaks to whom first at Fernly Park?
(a) Ursula
(b) Mrs. Ackroyd
(c) Parker
(d) Raymond

Short Answer Questions

1. When they return from their walk, whom do Poirot and James find in James' house?

2. Who summons James to his/her bedside?

3. In the start of Chapter Fourteen, the narrator tells the reader that after Monday night Poirot and whom went their separate ways?

4. Whose shoes do the prints outside the window match?

5. Who is in such disbelief that he/she calls the police to confirm the situation?

(see the answer key)

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