The A.B.C. Murders Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What did Tom Hartigan see at Euston Station that made him suspicious of Cust? (from Chapters 21-25)

He saw that Cust was holding a dagger in his pocket.

He saw that Cust had more than one ABC railway guide.

He saw that his ticket said Doncaster on it.

He saw that he was selling pantyhose to a stranger.

2.

Why is it important that the third letter went astray? (from Chapters 11-15)

Because that is why the detectives are able to trace the letter back to the murderer.

Because it shows that the murderer is sloppy and does not care about his correspondence.

Because it shows that the post office is in collusion with the murderer.

Because that is why the detectives are not able to get to the murder on time.

3.

How does Poirot defend his "passive way" of dealing with the case? (from Chapters 16-20)

He thinks that being passive will allow the murderer to come to him.

He is not being passive, but he wants to see what everyone else comes up with before he shares his throughts.

He thinks that if he is passive, he will get another letter.

He is not being passive, he is reflecting.

4.

Why does Cust lie to Mrs. Marbury about the call? (from Chapters 26-30)

Because he thinks the police are coming and he needs to escape.

Because he is afraid of Mrs. Marbury.

Because he enjoys lying.

Because he wants to tell Mrs. Marbury about his sister.

5.

What does Lady Clarke think of the murderer? (from Chapters 16-20)

She hopes that she can haunt him when she dies.

She hopes that he is locked up for life.

She feels bad for him because she used to know him.

She feels bad for him because he is a madman and cannot help it.

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