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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. What strange thing did Mrs. Hubbard see in her compartment?
(a) Rat
(b) Man
(c) Black widow
(d) Poodle

2. What does Poirot consider as a possible motive?
(a) Blackmail
(b) Robbery
(c) Revenge
(d) Jealousy

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

4. Who claims to own the handkerchief?
(a) Countess Andrenyi
(b) Miss Harris
(c) Princess Dragomiroff
(d) Mrs. Hubbard

5. What is the difference between the even numbered and the odd numbered compartments?
(a) There is no difference
(b) The even numbered compartments have only 1 bed
(c) The odd numbered compartments don't have windows
(d) The bolts are located in different places

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't the unknown conductor be one of the people Poirot had met?

2. How does Masterman react upon hearing Daisy's name?

3. How long had Masterman worked for Ratchett?

4. How did Miss Debenham react when the train was delayed in Syria?

5. Why was the luggage damp?

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