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Chapter 3: The Night of the Tragedy Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 4: Poirot Investigates. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What reason does Alfred Inglethorp give for not returning home the night of Emily's death?
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He claims he was detained by police for questioning
He forgot his key and decided to stay with the banker in town
He was attending an urgent business meeting out of town
He forgot his key and decided to stay with the banker in town
Why does Poirot emphasize the need for Hastings to calm down and think rationally?
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Hastings is known for making impulsive decisions
Emotional thinking might cloud judgment and overlook crucial details
Poirot does not trust Hastings's ability to gather evidence
Hastings has previously mishandled similar situations
Why is Poirot interested in knowing about Mrs. Inglethorp's appetite on the night of her death?
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To understand her emotional state before dying
To determine how quickly she might have metabolized any ingested substances
To judge the quality of the food at Styles
To help him assess whether she had visitors during her last meal
What might the lack of profound grief at Styles suggest about the residents' feelings?
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They are all too shocked by her death to express their grief
They are relieved by her death, indicating possible motives for murder
They are hiding their true feelings to appear strong
They may not have been very close to her, since she wasn't a blood relative of anyone there
Why is the timing of Mrs. Inglethorp's symptoms important to Poirot?
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It helps establish a timeline for when she was last seen alive
It indicates whether her death was sudden or expected
It could suggest that the strychnine didn't work as expected
It confirms that she was poisoned by someone outside the family
What does the condition of the coffee cup in Emily's room suggest?
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It was accidentally broken during the struggle
It was deliberately crushed into a fine powder
It was used to serve coffee to multiple guests
It was an old and fragile piece that crumbled easily
What does Poirot do with the contents of Mrs. Inglethorp’s dispatch case?
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He immediately sits down and studies the papers
He refrains from reading the papers inside because he says he lacks the authority
He decides to take the papers with him for further analysis
He throws the papers away as irrelevant
What does Poirot's decision to withhold a "point of interest" from Hastings suggest about his approach to investigation?
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He values thorough contemplation and secrecy while piecing together his theories
He is unsure of his own deductions and wants to confirm them first
He trusts Hastings completely and shares all details with him
He wants to frustrate Hastings and test his patience
What clue does Poirot find in the fireplace?
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A completely intact letter from Emily Inglethorp
A small scrap of paper that seems to be part of a will
A photograph that has been partially burnt
A piece of jewelry that was hidden among the ashes
What does Dorcas reveal about Mrs. Inglethorp's last day alive?
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She was planning to leave Alfred due to his infidelity
She accused Alfred of lying and bringing disgrace to her household
She was happy and unaware of any impending scandal
She expressed regret over her past actions towards Alfred
Why does Dorcas believe that Mrs. Inglethorp was arguing with her husband the day before?
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She saw Alfred leaving the room angrily
She recognized Alfred's voice during the argument
She assumes it must have been Alfred because he and Emily were often in conflict
She didn't think anyone else was home at the time
Why is the absence of a pharmacist's name on the bromide powder box significant?
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It indicates that the box was a standard issue item and not specific to any pharmacy
It implies that Mrs. Inglethorp was not using any medication
It suggests that the pharmacist forgot to label the box
It suggests that the box may have been specially prepared or tampered with
Why is the detail about the cocoa potentially significant in the investigation of Mrs. Inglethorp's death?
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The cocoa was heavily spiked with rum, suggesting Mrs. Inglethorp was intoxicated the previous night
The cocoa was left unattended, which could have allowed someone to tamper with it
Annie never let anyone else serve cocoa to Mrs. Inglethorp, making her a suspect
The cocoa represents a family tradition that might point to a motive
Why does Annie's admission about the salt potentially getting into the cocoa excite Hastings?
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He suspects that the salt was actually poison added to the cocoa
He thinks the salt could have caused Mrs. Inglethorp's allergic reaction
He believes the salt was added to distract from the strychnine
He assumes it incriminates Annie
What does Hastings's reaction to Poirot's caution suggest about his approach to detective work?
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He values thorough investigation and prefers to wait for lab results
He is cautious and always considers multiple possibilities
He often lets excitement guide his conclusions, potentially overlooking other evidence
He is confident in Poirot's methods and trusts his judgment completely
How does Poirot manage to open Alfred Inglethorp’s writing desk?
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He picks the lock with a special tool he always carries
He uses a key from Mrs. Inglethorp's keyring that isn't a perfect fit but works
He breaks the desk open physically
He finds the correct key hidden elsewhere
Which of the following does Poirot find in the boudoir that adds intrigue to the investigation?
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A locked diary with no key
A bottle of strychnine
A wrinkled envelope with a cryptic message written on it
Photographs of an unknown person
