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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Countess react to having her luggage searched?
(a) Angry
(b) Flustered
(c) Amused
(d) Disinterested

2. Why does Poirot suspect more than one murderer?
(a) Mrs. Hubbard heard two additional voices
(b) Wounds were left and right handed
(c) Ratchett had many enemies
(d) Wounds were at varying heights

3. What does Poirot uncover about Ratchett?
(a) Ratchett was not really a doctor
(b) Ratchett was working undercover for Scotland Yard
(c) Ratchett was using an alias
(d) Ratchett was secretly married to the Princess

4. What time does Poirot's train depart?
(a) 9 A.M.
(b) 3 P.M.
(c) 9 P.M.
(d) 10 P.M.

5. What is strange about the door leading outside?
(a) It is unlocked
(b) Its window is broken
(c) It is locked
(d) It is missing

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot consider as a possible motive?

2. Poirot suspects the unknown conductor might also have the same identity as what other character?

3. Where does Poirot board the train?

4. Masterman denies going to what location?

5. Who most likely reported Ratchett's nightmare?

(see the answer key)

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