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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the hotel where Poirot and his companion meet the husband?
(a) Georges IV.
(b) Royale.
(c) Magnificent.
(d) Plaza.

2. What is the occupation of the suspect's girlfriend?
(a) Actress.
(b) Singer.
(c) Waitress.
(d) Spy.

3. Who were the previous tenants of the cheap flat?
(a) Spies.
(b) Housekeepers.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Superintendants.

4. What is the name of the female character's husband?
(a) Randy.
(b) Reese.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Rolf.

5. Who speaks to the would-be client on Poirot's behalf?
(a) Hardt.
(b) Pace.
(c) Havering.
(d) Hastings.

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

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

8. What did the woman think she saw that caused her to be so frightened?
(a) Prowler.
(b) Ghost.
(c) Rat.
(d) Spider.

9. What is the surname of the people the woman and her husband are scheduled to visit?
(a) Yarrow.
(b) Yardly.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Matheson.

10. What distinguishing feature/possession did the alleged murderer have?
(a) Black beard.
(b) Long trench coat.
(c) Scar on left cheek.
(d) Dark glasses.

11. What is broken when there is a loud commotion and crash from outside the room?
(a) Window.
(b) Crockery.
(c) Decanter.
(d) Tea cup.

12. What is the name of the person who visits Poirot to ask for help?
(a) Pace.
(b) Havering.
(c) Hastings.
(d) Robinson.

13. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?
(a) Pennington.
(b) Hillson.
(c) Pedroza.
(d) Hardt.

14. The female character comes from which country?
(a) Britain.
(b) France.
(c) Belgium.
(d) United States.

15. What was the purpose of the break in?
(a) Steal back the plans.
(b) To get drug money.
(c) Kill the couple.
(d) Robbery.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story about the rook rifle took place in which country?

2. Who was waiting outside for Poirot to solve the case?

3. Poirot deduces that which of the following was the real killer?

4. Where did the man work? What was his position?

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

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