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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is John's profession?
(a) Doctor
(b) Lawyer
(c) Salesman
(d) Private investigator
2. 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 wants the glory of solving the case himself.
(d) Raglan suspects Mr. Poirot in the murder.
3. James and Caroline talk about their new what in Chapter Three?
(a) Dog
(b) House
(c) Neighbor
(d) Friend
4. What is James told about inquiries at the train station?
(a) Inquiries are already being made.
(b) There are no plans to make any inquiries.
(c) The station was not busy that night, so they expect inquiries to be successful.
(d) The station was busy that night, so inquiries may be unsuccessful.
5. Why doesn't James trust Caroline with information?
(a) He thinks she might make fun of his theories.
(b) He thinks she could be a killer.
(c) He thinks she might be in danger if she knows what he does.
(d) He thinks she will spread rumors around town.
Short Answer Questions
1. Ralph tells James what about Ralph's relationship with his stepfather?
2. Even though Ralph always wanted money, who sticks up for him and says he is happy that Poirot is acting on Ralph's behalf?
3. Who introduces Blunt to Poirot?
4. Who owns Fernly Park?
5. Chapter 11 opens with Mr. Poirot interviewing whom?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the discussion between James and Officer Davis, in Chapter Six.
2. What remark does Mrs. Ackroyd make during the meeting, in Chapter Twelve, and what is Flora's response?
3. Why do James and Poirot disagree about the evidence against Ralph and whether or not Ralph is the killer?
4. Why is Mrs. Ackroyd disappointed and upset, in Chapter Ten, according to what she confides to James?
5. In Chapter One, how does James feel about Caroline's theory regarding Mrs. Ferrars' death?
6. In what ways does Flora act suspicious, in Chapter Nine?
7. Explain why James does not want to go with Flora to see Poirot, in Chapter Seven.
8. Explain the relationship, in Chapter One, between Dr. James Sheppard and his sister, Caroline.
9. Describe examples of some of the interesting information that Mr. Poirot supplies to James about Mr. Ackroyd and Ralph.
10. All evidence is beginning to point to Ralph as the possible blackmailer, including what?
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