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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Poirot when the commotion occurred?
(a) Drawing room.
(b) Garden shed.
(c) Servant's quarters.
(d) Dining room.

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

4. What is the surname of the woman that approaches Poirot for help?
(a) Ridgeway.
(b) Farquhar.
(c) Hardt.
(d) Hastings.

5. What is the surname of Poirot's friend in "The Adventure of the Western Star?"
(a) Hastings.
(b) Randall.
(c) Humphreys.
(d) Wilson.

6. What is the first name of the new client?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Roger.
(c) Mack.
(d) Gordon.

7. A special item was purchased to ensure the safety of the item during the trip. Who supplied the safety item?
(a) Hardware store.
(b) Wal-Mart.
(c) Hubb's.
(d) Harrods.

8. When the man approached the group, what was on his face?
(a) Jam.
(b) Blood.
(c) Cobwebs.
(d) Mask.

9. At the beginning of the story Poirot is preparing to go on a trip for which reason?
(a) Funeral.
(b) Vacation.
(c) Family reunion.
(d) Investigate a case.

10. What was the relationship between the murdered man and the client?
(a) Victim was an uncle.
(b) Victim was client's boss.
(c) Victim was a neighbor.
(d) Victim was client's brother.

11. Where were the goods stored until they were stolen?
(a) Briefcase.
(b) Vault.
(c) Suitcase.
(d) Trunk.

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

13. The character whose items were stolen was traveling when the theft occurred. What was the destination?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Amsterdam.
(d) London.

14. Which member of the police is present to take the statement?
(a) Black.
(b) Japp.
(c) Rutherford.
(d) Poirot.

15. What was the last name of the man who stayed next door to Ridgeway on the trip?
(a) Shaw.
(b) Ventnor.
(c) Vavasour.
(d) McNeil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinguishing feature/possession did the alleged murderer have?

2. Which inspector was the recipient of a letter from Poirot?

3. What is the surname of the husband and wife in the story?

4. What is the woman's unusual first name?

5. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?

(see the answer keys)

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