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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. Poirot believes that Nick's actions have been ___________.

2. Who is Hastings' choice for the prime suspect?

3. What is Freddie's real first name?

4. Nick also mentions distant cousins living in what town?

5. Where are the guests taken by their hostess?

Short Essay Questions

1. What about the conversation with Ellen strikes Poirot as being odd?

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

3. Examine the conversation regarding Michael Seton.

4. 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?

5. What is Poirot's explanation regarding Nick's opportunity to gain from Seton's death? What was the purpose behind Nick's "accidents?"

6. What is Poirot's reaction to Freddie's story?

7. Under what circumstances does Poirot meet Nick?

8. What is discovered when Poirot and Hastings enter the house?

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

10. Explain the arrival and introduction of Maggie.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agatha Christie is known as the grand dame of the British mystery world. Read a biography on Agatha Christie. Learn about her life, career as a writer, etc. Create a character description as if Christie was one of her own characters. How might Christie portray herself in a novel? Would she be a detective, villain or victim? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Nick's situation at End House. If Nick is broke as she claims, how is it possible to pay the mortgage on End House? How does Nick afford to keep the house staff? Where does Nick get her money? Does Nick work? Is there any type of financial inheritance or trust?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series. How many books are there? Write a character profile of Hercule Poirot. Include his work with the British law enforcement system as well as work as a private detective. Discuss how the character has progressed and evolved throughout the series. Where might Poirot go next? How might Poirot's adventures change in future books? Has Poirot ever failed to solve a case? Has Poirot ever worked with other detectives, e.g, Miss Jane Marple? Explain.

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