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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Seton's most prized vehicle?
(a) Airplane.
(b) Speed boat.
(c) Vintage Motorcycle.
(d) Sports car.

2. How many shots were fired during the fireworks?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

3. Nick has misplaced her will but tells Poirot it may be in the _____.
(a) Drawing room.
(b) Library.
(c) Basement.
(d) Study.

4. Who is Hastings' choice for the prime suspect?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Challenger.
(c) Freddie.
(d) Vyse.

5. What is the companion's rank?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Captain.
(c) Major.
(d) General.

6. What word is best used to describe Charles Vyse?
(a) Vulgar.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Short.
(d) Pale.

7. How old is Ellen's son?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 10.

8. Poirot believes that Nick is _____.
(a) Playing a part.
(b) Lying.
(c) Ill.
(d) Withholding information.

9. What item does Poirot show Freddie to prove he is telling the truth about the murder attempt?
(a) Bullet.
(b) Hole in the wall.
(c) Nick's hat.
(d) Forensics report.

10. At what time does Nick run in to answer the phone?
(a) 8:00.
(b) 10:00.
(c) 7:00.
(d) 9:00.

11. What word best describes Poirot at this point?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Nonplussed.
(c) Distressed.
(d) Perplexed.

12. What is the name of the woman having lunch with Nick?
(a) Bernie.
(b) Elspeth.
(c) Andy.
(d) Freddie.

13. Who is allegedly killed by mistake?
(a) Margot.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Margie.

14. What is the name of the man interested in marrying Nick?
(a) George.
(b) Charles.
(c) Peter.
(d) Jim.

15. Who is the unknown person that may be involved in the murder?
(a) D.
(b) B.
(c) J.
(d) A.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone comments that it is unusual for Nick to wear ____.

2. Poirot is also puzzled because there seems to be ______.

3. What is the name of the garage used by Nick?

4. Poirot lies to the Crofts and says he has brought a special _____ for Nick.

5. Where will Nick be sent to ensure her safety?

(see the answer keys)

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