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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. Who confesses to the murder of Mr. Maltraverse?
2. What is the surname of the suspect's girlfriend and partner in crime?
3. The story refers to "The Western Star." What is "The Western Star?"
4. What is the occupation of the suspect's girlfriend?
5. Which character had a duplicate key all along but pretended to be sick?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Poirot sent to investigate the rental of an unusually cheap flat?
2. Why is the new tenant anxious about moving into the cheap flat?
3. What is the condition of Poirot when he receives a visitor? Who is the visitor?
4. What item is in the possession of Lady Yardly and how does it relate to Miss Marvell's item?
5. What event traumatizes Mrs. Maltraverse? What happens shortly after the event takes place?
6. At Marsdon Manor Poirot meets Captain Black, a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Maltraverse. What does Poirot learn from Captain Black in regards to Maltraverse's death?
7. What is the purpose of the visit to Poirot?
8. Who was the victim of the crime? Where did the crime take place?
9. What event causes an uproar during the dinner at Marsdon Manor? Who informs the diners of the disturbance?
10. Who is the woman seen on the street by Poirot and his companion? Why is she known to Poirot?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Symbolism is an important part of a mystery, often giving clues to the reader and the story's detective. What are the ways in which Christie uses symbolism in her stories? Give examples of blatant symbolism, such as the key in "The Case of the Missing Will" and more subtle symbolism. Compare and contrast the symbolism used in the Hercule Poirot mysteries and the mysteries in which Miss Marple is the sleuth.
Essay Topic 2
In "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat" Poirot must solve the case of the stolen naval papers from the United States government. Discuss the theft and how it might have been executed. Answer the following questions: What are naval papers and what might they contain? From which agency and location were the naval bonds stolen? How might a person get into a high security facility to steal important documents? How would they be smuggled out of the country? For what purpose were the bonds stolen? Who might have wanted the naval papers? What became of the papers in the end?
Essay Topic 3
The author often uses foreshadowing as a way to give the reader clues to the mystery. More obvious clues are given to the reader by Poirot. Examine the use of foreshadowing and why it is an important tool in writing, particularly when it concerns mysteries. Give examples and other ways in which foreshadowing might be used to help the reader solve the crime.
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