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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 was discovered about Parker when James and Poirot questioned him?
(a) He blackmailed his former employer.
(b) He knew the owner of the ring.
(c) He stole the money.
(d) He blackmailed Mr. Ackroyd.

2. Poirot announces what to everyone?
(a) That he did not invite the police to the meeting on purpose
(b) That the police are in the next room
(c) That the police already have the murderer in custody
(d) That the police are on their way now

3. James gives Poirot what?
(a) A letter from Miss Russell.
(b) His manuscript containing case facts.
(c) A letter from Flora.
(d) A newspaper article to read.

4. Everyone enjoys guessing the meaning of what?
(a) The quill
(b) Ralph's disappearance
(c) The missing money
(d) The engraving on the ring

5. Caroline tells James that what event happened at Poirot's house today?
(a) There was a fire.
(b) There was a female visitor.
(c) There was an unusual noise.
(d) There was a male visitor.

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. Poirot wants James to do what regarding his manuscript?

3. What do James and Poirot ask Mr. Hammond about?

4. Caroline sends James to give what to Poirot?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Twenty-five, what does Poirot say was the purpose of the phone call?

2. What does Poirot ask Caroline to do, in Chapter Fourteen, and what is the result?

3. As a result of Mr. Ackroyd announcing Ralph's engagement to Flora, what did Ursula do?

4. In Chapter Twenty-six, what does Poirot tell James is the only reason he never considered James as a suspect?

5. In Chapter Twenty, Poirot and James go to see Miss Russell because Poirot wants to confront her about what?

6. What suggestions do James and Caroline make about Flora's love life, in Chapter Sixteen?

7. In Chapter Nineteen, explain why Poirot suggests to the Inspector that he hold Charles Kent longer?

8. In Chapter Twenty-four, Poirot's maid walks in with what object and what significance does it have?

9. What admissions does Parker make, in Chapter Seventeen?

10. In Chapter Twenty-three, Poirot insinuates that nobody was actually in the room when Mr. Ackroyd died. How does he account for the conversation that was heard?

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