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1
Why doesn’t the above answer make sense since the train has been stopped by a snowdrift?
There are no footprints in the snow.
They are stopped above a cliff, so one would fall off.
The snow was too deep, up to the height of the window.
2
How does she respond when she learns that the murder victim was responsible for Daisy’s death?
"I wish he would have rotted in jail. Death was too easy."
"This murder is entirely admirable."
"He had it coming to him."
"I’m glad justice has finally been served."
3
Where did they find the conductor’s uniform?
In Poirot’s luggage
In Hildegarde Schmidt’s bags
In Mrs. Hubbard’s sponge bag on the door handle
In the public toilet
4
Who rings for the porter when Poirot remembers he did not request his usual mineral water?
Mrs. Hubbard
Masterman or Foscarelli to have their beds made up
Princess Dragomiroff
Miss Debenham
5
What solution will Poirot give to the Jugo-Slav police when they are finally rescued?
Pierre Michel and all 12 passengers except for the Countess.
The small, dark man with the womanish voice.
An outsider who is no longer on the train.
The woman in the scarlet kimono.
6
As the door was locked and chained, how does one assume the killer left the compartment?
It is assumed that the killer escaped through the bathroom,
It is assumed that the killer left through the open window.
7
Who is Mr. Hardman impersonating?
A businessman
A mobster
A car salesman
An office supplies salesman
8
What does Poirot learn when he re-boards at Belgrade from the platform?
MacQueen threw his suitcase out the window.
Ratchett had been killed.
He has been moved to a first class berth.
His mustache comb was stolen.
9
What is Mr. Ratchett's purpose?
He recognizes him and wants to meet the famous detective
He is looking for new employment
He tries to sell Poirot a new car
He has heard that he is a detective and wants Poirot's help
10
What berth is Poirot assigned to?
Number 1 near the front of the train
Number 7, a Second Class berth
The Number 16
Number 10
11
What hand would have been the dominant hand of the killer based on the wounds?
Left
It is undetermined
Right
12
Why does he think the train is not moving?
He thinks the train is at a station.
He thinks he is dreaming.
He thinks the train is just running smoothly.
He thinks there has been an accident.
13
Where did she go after she accidentally opened Ratchett’s door?
To Princess Dragomiroff's
To her own compartment
To the toilet
To Mrs. Hubbard’s for aspirin
14
What does MacQueen say when Poirot tells him that Ratchett was Cassetti.
"I’m glad he’s dead then.”
“I would have killed him myself had I known.”
“The damned skunk!”
“I thought I’d seen his face before.”
15
What does Poirot notice has been dropped on the Countess's passport?
Sealing wax that made it sticky
A dab of ink from the stamp pad
A spot of grease
coffee
16
What item that Poirot receives from the concierge surprises the Belgian?
A box containing a pair of cufflinks
A letter from his associate in Belgium
A telegram requesting that he return home immediately
17
Who does Fraulein Schmidt place on the train with her sighting of?
The woman in the Scarlet kimono
A small man in a Wagon Lit Conductor’s outfit.
18
How is Arbuthnot related to the family?
Arbuthnot was a war buddy to Mr. Armstrong
Arbuthnot was a college roommate
Arbuthnot was a family friend
Arbuthnot was a Daisy's godfather
19
How is Hardman related to the Armstrong family
Butler
He was in love with the French nurse-maid
Chauffeur
Valet to Mr. Armstrong
20
What 2 things has Poirot already learned in Chapter 1 about Mary’s occupation by eavesdropping?
She is cold-hearted and is a secretary
She is uneducated and worked as a maid
She is intelligent and she has served as a governess
21
Poirot is awakened by a thud against his door. Who does he see as he looks out his door?
The small, dark man in Wagon Lit conductor’s tunic
A woman in a scarlet kimono with a dragon on the back
22
Why does she claim to not recognize Countess as her former charge in the Armstrong household?
The Countess is in disguise.
The Child she knew was blonde and chubby.
It appears that the Countess has had plastic surgery.
It was a long time ago and the Countess looks different.
23
Why does Poirot not accept?
He feels out of place with the Count
“I don’t like your face."
He says he doesn't run in the circles of the rich and famous
Ford stands for Found On Road Dead and would NEVER drive one
24
Why is he doing this?
He’s been hired by Ratchett to protect him from an enemy
He doesn’t want to reveal his FBI credentials
He’s trying to investigate Antonio Foscarelli’s practices
He is a spy for the mob.
25
As Poirot is heading to the dining room at the Hotel Tokatlian, whom does he encounter?
His friend, Monsieur Bouc
Princess Dragomiroff
Mr. Ratchett and Mr. MacQueen
Mary Debenham
26
Though she claims there was a man in her compartment last night, why can she not describe him?
It was dark and she had her eyes shut tight.
She is nearsighted and cannot see anything without glasses
She was half asleep.
It was pitch dark and the curtain had been pulled.
27
What does Mr. Foscarelli say about his roommate, Mr. Masterman?
He is a rude Englishman, and had a toothache last night.
He is a snob.
His roommate is quite friendly and talkative.
Hardly seen him as he's been busy tending to Mr. Ratchett.
28
What color is Mrs. Hubbard’s dressing gown?
C. She has two: a blue flannel and a orange silk
C. She has two: a pink flannel and a purple silk
A large mauve muumuu
B. A red scarlet kimono
29
What item is NOT found in the room?
His shoes
Ratchett’s false teeth
His traveler’s cheques
The murder weapon, most likely a knife
30
What awakens Poirot in the middle of the night?
He hears people arguing.
He hears a gun shot.
He hears a loud groan from Ratchett's room.
He hears a knock on his door.
31
What is Greta Olhsson's occupation?
A secretary
A nurse
A cook
A nanny
32
Where is the scarlet kimono found?
In the public toilet
In Mrs. Hubbard’s sponge bag on the door handle
In Poirot’s luggage
In Hildegarde Schmidt’s bags
33
Why is Mr. Hardman angry?
He was hired to protect Ratchett and got injured.
He was hired to protect Ratchett and he was a bad guy.
He was hired to protect Ratchett and couldn't.
He was hired to protect Ratchett and got fired.
34
Who is his roommate?
Hector MacQueen
The Italian, Foscarelli
M. Bouc
Mr. Masterman
35
What excuse do the Andrenyi’s give when confronted with their lies?
They’ve been living under the Witness Protection program.
They knew the Countess would immediately be suspected.
They are still grieving over the loss of the Countess’ niece
They wanted to shield the Countess from questioning.
36
How does Mrs. Hubbard’s demeanor compare to the others so far interviewed?
She has not been out of her compartment except for meals.
She is petrified of everything.
She is rude and indignant.
She is much more excitable and worried.
37
What types of sounds does he hear from next door, Ratchett’s room?
running water
Ratchett moving around
the bed creaking
the wash basin clicking
38
What does Poirot discover about the true identity of Ratchett?
He is an American businessman who is worth millions
He is an undercover agent of the FBI
He was Cassetti, a kidnapped and murdered a baby, Armstrong
He faked his own death so his widow could inherit his estate
39
When he goes to the door of his compartment, what does he hear from Ratchett’s room?
Go away.
It is nothing.
I am fine.
I was mistaken.
40
In a detective story or mystery, what is a red herring?
A clue that has nothing to do with the criminal
A clue to lead investigators off the trail of the criminal
A clue that to confuse or trick investigators
A clue that makes the solution obvious
41
When the porter comes to Poirot’s compartment, what is the his complaint against Mrs. Hubbard?
She claims there was a broken door in her compartment.
She claims there was a leak in her compartment.
She claims there was a man in her compartment.
She claims there was a rat in her compartment.
42
Why does Mary Debenham claim to have lied
Your job is to protect your charge (the child) at all times.
Once a governess, always a governess.
Perjury charges would be less of a sentence than murder.
A governess associated with a murder can't keep a job.
43
How did Greta Ohlsson react to the news of the Armstrong case?
She was upset and left in tears.
She was angry.
She was happy.
She was frightened.
44
What alibi does MacQueen have during the time of the murder?
He was asleep.
He was in Colonel Arbuthnot’s compartment playing cribbage
He and Masterman were going over the itinerary for the trip.
He was talking in his compartment with Col. Arbuthnot
45
What is the Princess’s association with the Armstrong family?
Sonia Armstrong was her god-daughter.
Mr. Armstrong was her nephew.
Linda Arden was her daughter
She was a close family friend of Colonel Armstrong
46
What place did Foscarelli have in the Armstrong household?
Valet to Mr. Armstrong
Chauffeur
Butler
Gardener
47
What piece of physical evidence does Mrs. Hubbard give to Poirot?
A loaded gun.
A dark hair that couldn’t possibly belong to her.
A button that matches the Wagon Lit conductors' uniforms.
A bloody hand print on her sponge bag.
48
Why is MacQueen convinced it was murder and not just a natural death?
Ratchett had been receiving threatening letters
Ratchett had made a number of enemies over the years.
Ratchett’s ex-wife was still trying to get revenge on him.
The Mob put out a hit on Ratchett.
49
What does the Italian sell in the States?
Bootleg whiskey.
Drugs. He’s a pharmacist.
Ford Motor Cars
Insurance
50
What is MacQueen’s reaction when Poirot informs the valet that his boss has been killed?
Low whistle and “Well they got him anyway.”
“Well, what is the Companie going to do about it!?”
He is speechless.
“How will I pay my bills?”
51
What else does the porter explain to Poirot about why the train is not moving?
The train has run off the tracks.
The train has run into a snow drift.
The train has run out of fuel.
There has been a murder, so the train has stopped.
52
Did he meet Miss Debenham there?
Yes
No
53
How long has Masterman worked for Ratchett?
He just started 9 days ago
Approximately 9 years
He just started 9 weeks ago
Just over nine months
54
Which one of the conductors does Schmidt identify as the one she saw last night?
The conductor from the Athens-Paris Cocah
None of them. They are all too tall
The stout, burly conductor in the Bucharest Coach
Pierre Michel
55
Where did the colonel recently spend three days?
Baghdad
Ur
New Delhi
Falluljah
56
Pierre Michel must have also been a party to the murder. Who is he?
Chauffeur
The father of the nursery maid.
Valet to Mr. Armstrong
Gardener
57
How does Poirot view the other two passengers?
Friendly and jovial
Brooding and depressed
Mary is efficient; the Colonel quiet and reserved
58
How long has Pierre Michel worked for Wagon Lits de Internationale?
10 years
A few months
Many years – he’s soon to retire
Fifteen years +
59
Where is the knife found?
In the public toilet
In Mrs. Hubbard’s sponge bag on the door handle
In Hildegarde Schmidt’s bags
In Poirot’s luggage
60
How does Ms.Ohlsson know that Miss Debenham didn't leave the compartment after she fell asleep?
She was up most of the night reading an article on massage.
She could hear Miss Debenham snoring all night.
Greta slept in front of the door.
Greta is a very light sleeper.
61
Where does Monsieur Poirot board the train?
Syria
Baghdad
Paris
Belgrade
62
Why does Bouc not want to question the Count and Countess?
They are not capable of murder.
They're the wealthiest passengers, and doesn't want them mad
They don't speak English.
They are royalty and as such have diplomatic immunity.
63
When questioning the passengers a second time, what does Poirot discover about the Countess?
She has been in America
She is not European
All of the above
She is Sonia Armstrong’s younger sister
64
When did the valet, Mr. Masterman, last see Mr. Ratchett?
At dinner in the dining car.
Shortly after dinner when Ratchett arrived back in his berth
10:30 p.m. when he mixed his sleeping draught.
About 9:00 p.m.
65
What did Masterman prepare for Mr. Ratchett prior to bedtime and leave on a small table?
His clothes for the next morning.
His shaving gear for his evening toilette (prep for bed)
His pipe.
A sleeping draught he took whenever they traveled by train.
66
Why didn’t Masterman sleep?
He had a headache.
He was reading an exciting mystery and couldn’t put it down.
He missed the motion of the train and couldn’t drift off.
He had a toothache.
67
Where is Poirot scheduled to depart the train?
Vienna
Stamboul
Berlin
Paris
68
Of the 4 characters introduced in Chapter 1, which 3 will be most important to the story?
Debenham, Bosc, Poirot
Arbuthnot, Bosc, Poirot
Debenham, Arbuthnot, Poirot
69
Judging from Christie’s description, what season is it?
Winter
Summer
Spring
Fall
70
Who provides her alibi?
Her roommate, the Swedish lady.
Mrs. Hubbard
She has none
Colonel Arbuthnot
71
How did Masterman describe the Armstrong kidnapping case?
“It’s terrible that such evil exists in men.”
“Abominable”
“a shocking affair”
Awful, just awful”
72
He explains why his reaction is so strong. What is it?
He was the French maid’s fiancé.
He is the cousin of Mrs. Armstrong.
MacQueen’s father was the district attorney on the case.
He was the gardener for the family.
73
After Ratchett is discovered murdered, M. Bouc summons Poirot for what reason?
Bouc wants Poirot to confess to the murder.
Bouc wants Poirot to read him a book.
Bouc wants Poirot to have breakfast with him.
Bouc wants Poirot to solve the case.
74
How does the Count try to shield his wife from questioning?
He says she is too upset to speak.
He answers for the both of them.
He says she took a sleeping draught and was asleep all night
He says she doesn't speak English.
75
Why isn’t Mary exiting there, too?
She is not the tourist type
She simply wants to go home
She is connecting to the Orient Express there
76
How does Poirot describe the older American man in the dining room at the hotel?
He is like a wild animal, savage
He resembles a duke in Belgium
He is a philanthropist
77
Where did the lady’s maid go in the middle of the night?
Mrs. Hubbard’s for aspirin
The toilet, since she has none in her compartment
She goes to Ratchett's room
To Princess Dragomiroff to give her a massage for her pains
78
Who claims to be the owner of the handkerchief?
The Countess. Her real name is exposed: Helena.
Princess Dragomiroff. The Russian initial of H for N.
Mrs. Hubbard. She also lied
Hildegarde Schmidt. It was a gift from an employer.
79
Does the handkerchief with the “H” belong to Mrs. Hubbard?
Yes
No
80
Hildegard Schmidt served in what capacity in the Armstrong household?
The cook
Housekeeper
Personal Secretary to Mrs. Armstrong
Head Nanny/governess
81
When did Pierre Michel make up Mr. Ratchett’s cabin for bed?
When Mr. Ratchett was at dinner.
As soon as Ratchett returned from dinner
9:30 p.m. when Masterman was helping with tomorrow’s clothes
8:15 p.m. while he was in conference in MacQueen’s room
82
Who was the colonel talking to at the time the murder was committed?
Mr. Masterman
Antonio Foscarelli
Mary Debenham
Hector McQueen
83
Who stabbed Ratchett?
The small, dark man with the womanish voice.
An outsider who is no longer on the train.
The woman in the scarlet kimono.
Pierre Michel and all 12 passengers except for the Countess.
84
Does Ms. Ohlsson say the communicating door in Mrs. Hubbard’s compartment was bolted?
No
Yes
85
How isMacQueen related to the family?
MacQueen was a second Cousin to Helena,
MacQueen was the gardener
MacQueen’s dad was the DA and family friend
MacQueen was a war buddy to Mr. Armstrong
86
How many other passengers are on the train?
Four
Two
Twelve
Thirteen
87
Who does Mrs. Hubbard claim to have overheard talking in Mr. Ratchett’s compartment?
Mr. MacQueen
An unknown woman
Mr. Masterman
The conductor
88
Complete the timeline of Pierre Michel’s service to the passengers.
Approx 12:40 a.m.
12:45 1:15
Approx 1:50- 2:00
1:20
89
How does the Countess reveal Miss Debenham as her governess?
C. She gives last name of Freebody. “Freebody and Debenham”
B. She gives an exact opposite description of Mary Debenham.
A. She gives a perfect description of Miss Debenham.
D. B and C only.
90
What else does he discover about her first name?
All of the above
Her name is Helena
It has been changed on her passport.
Her name is not Elena
91
Who did Miss Debenham also claim to see?
The woman in the Scarlet kimono
The small, dark conductor
92
How many times has Ratchett’s body been stabbed?
3
12
24
6
93
Who did he see/sense pass the compartment while they were talking?
Greta Ohlsson
A short, dark conductor
A woman in a scarlet kimono
Mr. MacQueen
94
After Bouc and Mr. MacQueen leave the dining car, which passenger approaches Poirot?
Count Andreyni
Mr. Ratchett
Mr. Foscarelli
Mr. Masterman
95
When did Greta see Mr. Ratchett alive for the last time?
When they boarded the day before
About 7:30 p.m.
At dinner
About 10:30 p.m.
96
What does the colonel smoke?
Cigarettes
Nothing
Cigars
A pipe
97
How does Miss Debenham answer questions from M. Poirot?
She has long, detailed answers
She has rude, sarcastic answers
She has no answers
She has short and clipped answers
98
What does her passport indicate her first name is?
Elizabeth
Elena
Ellis
Ellen
99
At what time did the Princess go to sleep?
She retired early, about 9:00 p.m.
She drifted off about 11:00 p.m., but woke with pain later.
She couldn't sleep all night.
She tried to go to sleep about 10:00, but had a headache.
100
What is unusual about the Stamboul-Calais sleeping car for this season of the year?
The windows don’t open
The heat is controlled individually by compartment
It is completely full during a normally slow time for travel
It is luxuriously appointed with only First Class berths
