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Why does Hercule Poirot decide not to participate in John Cavendish's trial?
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He believes John is definitely guilty and doesn't want to defend him
He wants to avoid publicity associated with the trial
He plans to continue investigating the case to uncover more evidence
He is unsure of John's guilt and prefers to remain neutral
What is Poirot's main goal in dealing with John Cavendish's case?
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To protect Mary and John from the real murderer
To uphold his personal moral code above all else
To find incontrovertible evidence and uncover the truth
To manipulate the trial's outcome to his advantage
What does Mr. Philips assert as the motive behind John's alleged murder of Emily Inglethorp?
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Financial gain from Emily's death
Jealousy over Emily's relationship with someone else
Revenge for being excluded from Emily's new will
To cover up his affair with Mrs. Raikes
What is Sir Ernest Heavywether's strategy in defending John Cavendish?
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Proving that John has an airtight alibi
Demonstrating that the evidence against John is planted
Suggesting other suspects with motives
Arguing that the murder weapon was never found
What crucial evidence is presented by the prosecution involving the blotting paper?
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Fingerprints of John Cavendish
Traces of a will favoring Alfred Inglethorp
Words linking the paper to John's handwriting
A confession from Emily Inglethorp
What does the evidence presented against Lawrence suggest about the complexity of the case?
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It proves Lawrence's guilt beyond doubt
It shows that multiple people had the motive and means to commit the murder
It confirms that Lawrence acted alone in the murder
It clears John Cavendish of all charges
What alibi does Sir Ernest Heavywether present for John Cavendish during the purchase of the strychnine?
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John was meeting with his lawyer in the city
John was in his office working on business matters
John was lured to Marston’s Spinney by an anonymous note
John was lured to Marston’s Spinney by an anonymous note
How does Hastings inadvertently assist Poirot in the investigation?
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By organizing evidence files
By recounting a past observation that sparks an idea in Poirot
By suggesting a new suspect
By decrypting a coded message
