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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caroline feels terribly suspicious about Miss Russell for what reason that James dismisses?
(a) Miss Russell was caught in a lie.
(b) Miss Russell was seen outside the night of the murder.
(c) Miss Russell might own the ring that was found in an earlier chapter.
(d) Miss Russell was asking about drugs and poisons.

2. Poirot says that he wishes his old friend were around to do what?
(a) Interview suspects.
(b) Keep a record of the case facts.
(c) Keep him company.
(d) Add more original ideas to the investigation.

3. Who does not go to Liverpool to see Charles Kent?
(a) Flora
(b) James
(c) Poirot
(d) Inspector Raglan

4. How has Mr. Ackroyd been killed?
(a) With a gun
(b) With a dagger
(c) With a pillow
(d) With a rope

5. Poirot asks the group what important question at the meeting?
(a) Who is the blackmailer among you?
(b) Who else is hiding something?
(c) Who knows where Ralph is?
(d) Who was in the room with Mr. Ackroyd at 9:30?

Short Answer Questions

1. Poirot thinks what is a crucial clue in the case?

2. The Inspector thinks which piece of evidence is most important?

3. James and Poirot discover that Mrs. Ferrars was blackmailed and discuss which of the following people as a suspect?

4. Mr. Poirot tells Caroline that they should find Ralph soon or what will happen?

5. Why does Poirot think Charles Kent went to Fernly Park the day of the murder?

(see the answer key)

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