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Quiz about Agatha Christies Peril at End House

Agatha Christie's "Peril at End House" Quiz

Agatha Christie is at her best in this book. CAUTION: CONTAINS SPOILERS!

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,105

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
487

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which is not one of the near escapes from death that Nick experiences? Hint

Her brakes failed

An ax just missed her

A painting almost fell on her head

A bullet just missed her

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hastings took an immediate liking to which character? Hint

Challenger

Nick

Freddie

Jim Lazarus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Why didn't anyone hear the gunshot that killed Maggie? Hint

Ellen had dropped a pile of dishes

A silencer was used

The fireworks were happening

Nick was screaming

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who knew about a secret compartment hidden in End House? Hint

Mr. Croft

Jim

Mrs. Croft

Ellen

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the card, who sent the cocaine-filled candies to Nick? Hint

Challenger

Freddie

Poirot

Jim

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did Nick hide the cocaine? Hint

In the watch

In the hidden cubby at End House

In the chocolate box

In her underwear drawer

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the person lettered J? Hint

Nick

Challenger

Freddie

An unknown person

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Question 8 of 10

8. What letter was the actual murderer? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How did Mrs. Croft injure her back? Hint

Fell down the stairs

She fell off a cliff

Her husband pushed her

Driving a getaway car

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Michael Seton engaged to? Hint

Maggie Buckley

Freddie

Nick

Ellen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is not one of the near escapes from death that Nick experiences?

Answer: An ax just missed her

Her brakes failing and the painting falling happened just before the novel started. A bullet hole was found in her hat.

2. Hastings took an immediate liking to which character?

Answer: Challenger

Hastings was wrong because Challenger was actually a cocaine smuggler.

3. Why didn't anyone hear the gunshot that killed Maggie?

Answer: The fireworks were happening

The gun made a popping sound and could not be distinguished from the fireworks.

4. Who knew about a secret compartment hidden in End House?

Answer: Ellen

Ellen could not, however, remember where it was.

5. According to the card, who sent the cocaine-filled candies to Nick?

Answer: Poirot

Nick asked Freddie to buy her candy. She did and gave the box to Jim to give her. Nick then switched the cards on the box.

6. Where did Nick hide the cocaine?

Answer: In the watch

She used this cocaine to poison herself.

7. Who was the person lettered J?

Answer: An unknown person

This person turned out to be Freddie's drug addict husband. He shot himself the night of the "play."

8. What letter was the actual murderer?

Answer: K

Poirot's list only included A-J, but he needed to add a K for the correct solution. The murderer was Nick.

9. How did Mrs. Croft injure her back?

Answer: Driving a getaway car

Her and her husband were famous bank robbers in Australia. When she injured her back, they resorted to forgery.

10. Who was Michael Seton engaged to?

Answer: Maggie Buckley

Both Maggie and Nick had the same first name, Magdala. This was motive for Nick to kill Maggie, so she would inherit Seton's money.

Source: Author Joepetz

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