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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Based on the initial inscribed on the ring, who might be a suspect?
2. How does Caroline find out about Mrs. Ferrars?
3. Flora is so upset that she asks Raymond to do what?
4. What does Poirot think of James' theory about Ursula?
5. Caroline feels terribly suspicious about Miss Russell for what reason that James dismisses?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Mrs. Ackroyd disappointed and upset, in Chapter Ten, according to what she confides to James?
2. In Chapter Eight, why is James told that an inquiry at the train station may be unsuccessful?
3. What two important clues were found by Poirot and James, at the end of Chapter Eight, and where were they found?
4. Describe the relationship between Miss Russell, Mr. Ackroyd, and Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd.
5. Describe clues that everyone tells the police and that the police themselves find, after Mr. Ackroyd's body is discovered, in Chapter Five.
6. How is Parker's behavior, in Chapter Five, suspicious, and why might he be a suspect in the murder?
7. Describe the murder weapon. What was it, where did it come from, and where was it usually kept?
8. What important clue is found by Poirot in the pond, and what initial was inscribed on it?
9. Describe James and Caroline's new neighbor, Mr. Poirot, using information from Chapter Three.
10. What is found missing from Mr. Ackroyd's room, in Chapter Ten, and who is discussed as someone who may have taken it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In what ways is Ralph made to look guilty throughout the book in the eyes of most of the characters? Why is Poirot not convinced? Cite examples to support both opinions.
Essay Topic 2
Explain what you learned throughout the book about James as a man. When, if ever, did you notice a change in him or realize that he was the true killer before Poirot confronted him? Do you feel that James ultimately made the right decision by deciding to commit suicide? Explain why you think he made the decision and why you agree or disagree with it.
Essay Topic 3
Explain how Miss Russell's interest in drugs was tied to Charles Kent and how they became alibis for each other. What led Poirot to make the connection?
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