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This is a quiz about Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot novel "Appointment with Death."

A multiple-choice quiz by lotrpoirot427. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lotrpoirot427

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,898

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What words does Hercule Poirot overhear on his first night of vacation? Hint

"She just has to be killed!"

"You do see, don't you, that she's got to be killed!"

"We need to kill her!"

"If she doesn't die herself, we have to murder her!"

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Question 2 of 15

2. The identity of the person who spoke the words, "You do see, don't you, that she's got to be killed!" is not revealed until the conclusion.

True

False

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who introduces Poirot into the case? Hint

Colonel Carbury

Colonel Johnny Race

Chief Inspector Japp

Superintendent Battle

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Question 4 of 15

4. What is stolen from Dr. Gerard? Hint

morphine tartrate

money

nothing

hypodermic syringe

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Question 5 of 15

5. Of what nationality is Dr. Gerard? Hint

Spanish

American

French

Belgian

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Question 6 of 15

6. What does Dr. Gerard see Ginevra Boynton doing that shocks him? Hint

viciously ripping her food

He doesn't see her doing anything that shocks him.

scolding her doctor

tearing a handkerchief

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was used to murder Mrs. Boyton? Hint

strychninne

arsenic

digitoxin

morphine tartrate

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who does Poirot accuse of the crime first? Hint

Dr. Gerard

Mr.Lennox Boynton

Mrs. Nadine Boynton

Sarah King

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who is the murderer of Mrs. Boynton? Hint

Miss Pierce

Lady Westholme

Mr. Lennox Boynton

Colonel Carbury

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Question 10 of 15

10. Lady Westholme dies in this book.

True

False

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Question 11 of 15

11. Ginevra becomes an actress.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. This book was adapted into a film version.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. In what year was this book first published in the United States? Hint

1929

1941

1938

1935

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Question 14 of 15

14. In a play version in the 1940's, who played Miss Pierce (changed to Miss Pryce in the play)? Hint

Helen Hayes

Angela Lansbury

Joan Hickson

Margaret Rutherford

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Question 15 of 15

15. Is there a reference to "Murder on the Orient Express" in this book?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What words does Hercule Poirot overhear on his first night of vacation?

Answer: "You do see, don't you, that she's got to be killed!"

This is the first line in the book.

2. The identity of the person who spoke the words, "You do see, don't you, that she's got to be killed!" is not revealed until the conclusion.

Answer: False

In fact, it is revealed who spoke those lines only a few pages into the book.

3. Who introduces Poirot into the case?

Answer: Colonel Carbury

He believes that Poirot can solve the case.

4. What is stolen from Dr. Gerard?

Answer: hypodermic syringe

This, which is the believed murder weapon, is eventually returned.

5. Of what nationality is Dr. Gerard?

Answer: French

Dr. Gerard is a very intelligent psychiatrist.

6. What does Dr. Gerard see Ginevra Boynton doing that shocks him?

Answer: tearing a handkerchief

He sees her viciously tearing her handkerchief with her hands.

7. What was used to murder Mrs. Boyton?

Answer: digitoxin

This is a heart medicine, and the murderer gave her an overdose. This made it seem that she died of heart failure.

8. Who does Poirot accuse of the crime first?

Answer: Mrs. Nadine Boynton

He tells everyone that she is the killer, but minutes later he reveals that this is not the truth, and he unmasks the real murderer.

9. Who is the murderer of Mrs. Boynton?

Answer: Lady Westholme

Lady Westholme was a powerful politician. However, Mrs. Boynton recognized her face and remembered that she was a criminal and was in the same jail as she herself was before Lady Westholme became famous. Lady Westholme killed her to prevent her from ruining her career.

10. Lady Westholme dies in this book.

Answer: True

After revealing the truth, Poirot and the suspects hear a gunshot. They rush into Lady Westholme's room and find her dead.

11. Ginevra becomes an actress.

Answer: True

At the end of the story, the Boynton family is watching her in a play.

12. This book was adapted into a film version.

Answer: True

Peter Ustinov plays Poirot in this film. He also appeared as Poirot in "Death on the Nile," "Evil Under the Sun," "Dead Man's Folly," "Thirteen at Dinner," and "Murder in Three Acts."

13. In what year was this book first published in the United States?

Answer: 1938

It was released in England the same year.

14. In a play version in the 1940's, who played Miss Pierce (changed to Miss Pryce in the play)?

Answer: Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson was so good in this part that Agatha wrote a letter to her requesting that, "I hope you will play my dear Miss Marple." In the 1980's she did just that, and she is considered the definitive Miss Marple.

15. Is there a reference to "Murder on the Orient Express" in this book?

Answer: Yes

Yes, there is. In Nadine Boynton's interview by Poirot, she says she wants him to forget about the murder and let whoever the killer is go. She reminds him that he once accepted the official verdict in the Orient Express case. Poirot replies, "That case was...different."

Source: Author lotrpoirot427

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