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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Mr. Ackroyd was what, regarding money?
(a) A poor investor
(b) A good investor
(c) Generous
(d) Greedy and tightfisted

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

3. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Ursula once caught her doing what?
(a) Handling the murder weapon
(b) Reading Mr. Ackroyd's will
(c) Crying in a closet
(d) Rummaging through drawers in the study

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

5. Mrs. Ackroyd admits what to James?
(a) Leaving the silver drawer open
(b) Changing the will
(c) Owning the ring
(d) Stealing the money

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who summons James to his/her bedside?

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

5. What does Poirot ask Caroline to find out about Ralph's shoes?

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