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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. Poirot refers to murderers as having a different ____________.
(a) Purpose.
(b) Mentality.
(c) Outlook.
(d) Make-up.

2. Who is arriving from in town later that day?
(a) Charles Vyse.
(b) Jim Lazarus.
(c) Maggie's parents.
(d) Michael Seton.

3. What is Mrs. Croft's profession?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Forger.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Cop.

4. Graham says the person who doctored the chocolates is _____.
(a) Clumsy.
(b) Efficient.
(c) Clever.
(d) Amateurish.

5. The Constable is eager to keep the investigation away from which of the following:
(a) Bobbies.
(b) Special Branch.
(c) Queen's Guard.
(d) Scotland Yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Poirot questions why ____ did not go out to see the fireworks.

2. Who will be in charge of reading the will?

3. Poirot receives proof that Freddie is a(n):

4. Which is not one of the things Poirot wonders about in relation to Freddie.

5. What color were the flowers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the reason for Poirot and Hastings' trip into London.

2. Explain the first steps taken in Poirot's plan to flush out the killer.

3. What is Poirot's take on what will happen to Nick?

4. What is most disturbing about the delivery of the chocolates?

5. What is contained in the letter sent to Poirot from Maggie's mother?

6. Why is Poirot so curious about Ellen's whereabouts, the secret panel and J.?

7. Who do Poirot and Hastings visit after leaving the nursing home?

8. What does Poirot learn about the will during the next visit to see Nick?

9. What is Poirot's next step?

10. What is learned when Poirot and Hastings reach the nursing home?

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