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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Michael Seton's uncle?
(a) Lord Barnabas Seton.
(b) Baron William Seton.
(c) Sir Finley Seton, Esquire.
(d) Sir Matthew Seton.

2. Nick agrees to give permission for Poirot's ____ to enter End House.
(a) Detective.
(b) Gardener.
(c) Assistant.
(d) Workman.

3. Someone comments that it is unusual for Nick to wear ____.
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

4. What is the name of the hotel chosen by Poirot?
(a) Seaside.
(b) Ritz.
(c) Majestic.
(d) Royal.

5. What is Freddie's reason for being with Lazarus?
(a) Love.
(b) To make her husband jealous.
(c) Money.
(d) Boredom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man interested in marrying Nick?

2. There is a detailed discussion of what clothing accessory?

3. What word best describes the weather on the night of the festivities?

4. What is the name of Nick's closest cousin?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

2. Explain Poirot and Hastings' arrival at End House and discussion with Ellen's family.

3. What is Poirot's theory on the attempt on Nick's life? What causes Poirot to come up with the theory? What is Nick's response?

4. Explain the relationships between the people Poirot saw lunching with Nick.

5. Explain the opening scene with Poirot and Hastings at the hotel.

6. Briefly describe Nick's family history.

7. Under what circumstances does Poirot meet Nick?

8. Who is Michael Seton? What is his role in the story thus far?

9. What are some of Poirot's main concerns regarding Nick at this point?

10. What is the discrepancy between the theories of the police and Poirot?

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