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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Poirot thinks what is a crucial clue in the case?
(a) The dagger
(b) The footprints
(c) The phone call
(d) Missing money

2. Mr. Ackroyd's wife was which of the following?
(a) An alcoholic
(b) A gambler
(c) A drug addict
(d) Mentally ill

3. Mr. Poirot is interested in what pastime?
(a) Growing vegetables
(b) Stamp collecting
(c) Fishing
(d) Pottery

4. Poirot thinks Kent may be what?
(a) Lying about his name
(b) The murderer
(c) The blackmailer
(d) Lying about his alibi

5. Why does Poirot think Charles Kent went to Fernly Park the day of the murder?
(a) Because he was seeing Flora
(b) Because he was looking for a good place to hide from police
(c) Because he was lost
(d) Because he was born in Kent

Short Answer Questions

1. When James arrives at Fernly Park, what strange thing does Parker do?

2. Poirot wants everyone at Fernly Park to meet where?

3. What was discovered about Parker when James and Poirot questioned him?

4. How has Mr. Ackroyd been killed?

5. Mrs. Ackroyd admits what to James?

(see the answer key)

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