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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. What was the name of the military officer that was accompanying the Prime Minister at the time of the kidnapping?
(a) Daniels.
(b) AArthur.
(c) Markham.
(d) MacAdam.

2. Working on a hunch Poirot tricks the would-be thieves into giving up what item?
(a) Real identities.
(b) Home addresses.
(c) Fingerprints.
(d) Cell phones.

3. Where does Poirot go after he and Hastings leave the Grand Metropolitan?
(a) London.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Bath.
(d) Glasgow.

4. Which one of the following is not listed as being one of the items left on the table?
(a) Rice pudding.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Port.
(d) Cigars.

5. What is the title of the person making the phone call?
(a) Count.
(b) Prime Minister.
(c) Viscount.
(d) Baron.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item was found coating the slides on the drawer containing the necklace in the woman's room?

2. What was the name of the place where the Prime Minister was being kept?

3. Which event was the Prime Minister supposed to take part in shortly after he was kidnapped?

4. Who was the most recent victim in the story?

5. What kind of building is the Grand Metropolitan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Captain Daniels had been found by the police. Where was Daniels and in what condition was the Captain?

2. Who approaches Poirot and Hastings while they are talking about peace negotiations? Who is the main character in the discussion?

3. What actions did Davenheim/Kellet take to keep the police and others from searching for him after the robbery?

4. The case involves an incident at Davenheim's bank. What happened and what was taken?

5. What happens when Poirot, Captain Hastings and Dr. Hawker arrive at Count Foscatini's place?

6. What is unusual about Poirot's initial thoughts on the case?

7. Poirot verifies the deaths with Dr. Ames, physician at the tomb's excavation. What were the causes of death?

8. In addition to needing to know the truth about her husband's death, what other reason does Lady Williard have for wanting answers?

9. What seems to be the most difficult part of the trip for Poirot?

10. Captain Hastings and Poirot decide to take a short trip to get a change of scenery. Where do they go and what is the first thing they do upon arrival?

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