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

2. Before his death, what did Mr. Ackroyd tell Flora about Mr. Poirot?
(a) He is a retired doctor
(b) He murdered a man years ago
(c) He is a lunatic
(d) He is a retired detective

3. 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.

4. Who summons James to his/her bedside?
(a) Mrs. Ackroyd
(b) Caroline
(c) Poirot
(d) Flora

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Ackroyd says that Mr. Ackroyd was what, regarding money?

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

3. What unusual name does Poirot call Ursula?

4. Caroline tells James that what event happened at Poirot's house today?

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

(see the answer key)

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