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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. How long had Masterman worked for Ratchett?

2. Where does Poirot board the train?

3. What does Poirot use to rule out suspects?

4. Who is Greta going to visit?

5. Why does Ratchett approach Poirot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mrs. Hubbard react to the handkerchief?

2. What is Miss Debenham's initial reaction to Poirot?

3. Why does the train stop in Belgrade?

4. Why was Ratchett's response considered to be strange?

5. What prompts the military officer to stay in Poirot's company at the train station?

6. Who was last person to see Ratchett alive?

7. How does Bouc describe Michel?

8. Where did the Count spend time during the Armstrong investigation?

9. Why did the Poirot blow powder on to Ratchett's window?

10. What is Ratchett's reaction when he realizes that Poirot is now his neighbor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pierre Michel turned out to be involved in the case although he was able to fool Poirot at first. What comments made by Bouc put Michel in a good light? Do you think that Michel's questionable intelligence was a factor? How was Michel tied to the case?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Constantine had a low opinion of Foscarelli. The doctor thought that Foscarelli could easily be responsible for the murder due to his nationality. What were Dr. Constantine's reasons for making such a statement? Do you think that the reputation of the Italians is justified? Is the prejudice still practiced today?

Essay Topic 3

The culmination of the story is when Poirot solves the crime. One of the main aspects that assisted in solving the case was when Poirot connected the passengers to America even though several had denied ever leaving their native countries. How did Poirot come to this conclusion? Do you think the same theory would still be true in modern times? Explain. How do you think the Armstrongs became acquainted with the multi-national staff?

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