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What does Poirot's decision to move on from the handwritten note suggest about his investigative approach?
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He prefers to focus on physical evidence rather than written materials
He values quick decisions over thorough analysis
He is disorganized and easily distracted from important clues
He prioritizes gathering all relevant information before drawing conclusions
What does Poirot's tasting of everyone's coffee samples indicate about his investigative methods?
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He relies primarily on chemical tests to identify poisons
He is willing to take risks in order to solve a crime
He takes an exhaustive approach, not assuming that the most obvious clue is the most important
He avoids tasting anything that could be potentially harmful
Why does Alfred Inglethorp's display of emotion at breakfast draw suspicion?
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Because he was known to have a strong, loving relationship with Mrs. Inglethorp
Because he is the only one who appears sad, making others think he might be acting
Because his sadness is excessive and seems out of character
Because he was financially dependent on Mrs. Inglethorp, raising questions about his motives
What significance might Cynthia's comment about not taking sugar in her coffee have for Poirot?
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It confirms that Cynthia is health-conscious
It suggests a potential clue related to how the coffee was served the night before
It indicates that Cynthia dislikes sweet flavors
It conclusively removes suspicion from Cynthia
What does Poirot reveal to Hastings about the coffee cups?
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He believes the coffee was poisoned
His instincts about tasting all the coffee were correct
He found fingerprints on one of the cups
The coffee was a false lead
According to Mr. Wells, who stands to inherit Mrs. Inglethorp’s fortune under her most recent will?
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John Cavendish inherits the entire fortune
Lawrence Cavendish inherits everything
Alfred Inglethorp is the sole beneficiary
The fortune is divided equally among all family members
What effect did Mrs. Inglethorp's marriage have on her will according to British law?
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It increased the value of her estate
It made her previous will null and void
It automatically transferred all assets to Mr. Inglethorp
It had no effect on the will’s validity
Why is the destruction of the new will significant in the context of Mrs. Inglethorp's death?
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It indicates that Mrs. Inglethorp changed her mind about her inheritance plan at the last minute
It confirms that Mrs. Inglethorp trusted no one with her estate plans
It proves that Mrs. Inglethorp was not of sound mind when she made the will
It suggests someone had a strong motive to prevent the new will from being executed
What task did Emily Inglethorp assign to the gardeners concerning her will?
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To help her draft the contents of the will
To witness her signing of a new will, though they could not see its contents
To store the will safely after she had written it
To deliver the will to her lawyer immediately
What clues led Poirot to deduce that the gardeners had witnessed the new will?
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The presence of a scribbled-over old envelope and freshly planted begonias
A conversation he overheard between the gardeners
Fingerprints found on the new will
Direct confessions from Manning and the other gardener
What is Evelyn Howard's immediate reaction upon learning about the investigation into Emily Inglethorp's death?
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She is relieved that a detective is involved
She appears skittish and uneasy
She questions the need for an investigation, believing Alfred Inglethorp is obviously guilty
She requests to be excluded from all discussions about the case
What does Evelyn Howard's relationship with Emily Inglethorp suggest about Emily's character?
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Emily was generous and well-loved by everyone
Emily often used her kindness to manipulate others
Emily was distant and disliked by most people around her
Emily was generally misunderstood by her friends and family
Why is Poirot surprised when he discovers that the dispatch case is unlocked?
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He expected John Cavendish to have the key
He has both keys that can open it, implying it should not have been tampered with
He believes that the lock is too complex for someone else to open
He had hidden the keys in a secure location
What conclusion does Poirot draw about the dispatch case after finding it unlocked?
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It contained something incriminating that the murderer needed to retrieve
The contents have no relevance to the crime
It was a distraction set by the murderer to confuse the investigation
The lock was broken due to old age and wear
What does Hastings's reaction to Mary's comment about Dr. Bauerstein indicate about his feelings?
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He respects her opinion and supports her relationship with Dr. Bauerstein
He has set aside his attraction to Mary
He is jealous of her closeness with Dr. Bauerstein, leading him to speak impulsively
He is concerned for her safety around Dr. Bauerstein
What does Poirot's acknowledgment of his potential mistake suggest about his investigative strategy?
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He occasionally acts impulsively and admits to errors in judgment
He strategically uses apparent missteps as a way to observe reactions and gather more information
He rarely makes mistakes but is willing to own up to them when they occur
He is testing Hastings's loyalty and attentiveness to detail
What did Poirot and John Cavendish find in Emily Inglethorp's writing desk?
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A letter of confession from Alfred Inglethorp
A will from before her marriage, leaving everything to Alfred Inglethorp
Evidence of financial mismanagement by Emily Inglethorp
A diary detailing Emily Inglethorp’s daily activities
What is Poirot's view on the role of imagination in investigative work?
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Imagination should be the leading tool in solving mysteries
Imagination is only useful when it confirms pre-existing theories
Imagination is a valuable servant but a dangerous master when it comes to logical reasoning
Imagination has no place in detective work and should be completely disregarded
Why did Poirot suspect that the key on Mrs. Inglethorp’s keyring was a replacement?
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It was found in an unusual location
It was shinier than the other keys, suggesting it was newer
It did not fit the lock perfectly
It was shinier than the other keys, suggesting it was newer
Why does Poirot claim to want to prevent Alfred Inglethorp's arrest?
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Because he is certain of Alfred's innocence
To honor Mrs. Inglethorp's memory and her kindness to him as a refugee
Because he has conclusive evidence that someone else is the murderer
To gain more time to find the real killer
