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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tragedy at Marsdon Manor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was waiting outside for Poirot to solve the case?
(a) Black.
(b) Hastings.
(c) Japp.
(d) Hardt.

2. The story refers to "The Western Star." What is "The Western Star?"
(a) An actual star.
(b) Car.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Home.

3. Poirot interviews the visitor and uses what kind of questioning to learn about hidden information?
(a) Direct.
(b) Indirect.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Subversive.

4. What was the name of the husband's doctor?
(a) Ralph Bernard.
(b) James Robinson.
(c) Thomas Benny.
(d) Oscar Black.

5. The story of the Western Star most likely originated in which country?
(a) Ireland.
(b) China.
(c) India.
(d) Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the surname of Poirot's friend in "The Adventure of the Western Star?"

2. What did the woman think she saw that caused her to be so frightened?

3. What does the woman bring with her when she visits Poirot at the hotel?

4. What supposedly killed the man?

5. What is the rank and title of Poirot's friend?

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