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Poirot Investigates Trivia Quiz

A quiz on this book of short stories first published in 1924. (WARNING - SPOILERS)

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

Author
rachcaine

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,386

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
711

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the title of the first story in this collection? Hint

The Adventure of "The Western Star"

The Adventure of "The Eastern Star"

The Adventure of "The Northern Star"

The Adventure of "The Southern Star"

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the nationality of the man whom Miss Marvell said had delivered the notes warning of the theft of the diamond? Hint

Japanese

Nigerian

Egyptian

Chinese

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was "The Tradgedy at Marsdon Manor"? Hint

The death of Mrs Maltravers

The death of Mr Maltravers

The death of Dr Ralph Bernard

The death of Captain Black

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Question 4 of 15

4. How cheap is the flat in "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat"? Hint

Eighty pounds a year.

Two hundred and eighty pounds a year.

Three hundred and fifty pounds a year.

One hundred and seventy pounds a year.

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Question 5 of 15

5. Why doesn't Poirot attend the murder scene in "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge"? Hint

He has chickenpox.

He has german measles.

He has a broken leg.

He has 'flu.

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Question 6 of 15

6. Another of Poirot's friends turns up in this story. Who?

Answer: (Two words, rank and surname)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who was in charge of the bonds which disappear in "The Million Dollar Bond Robbery"? Hint

Phillip Ridgeway

Mr Vavasour

Esmee Farquhar

Mr Shaw

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Question 8 of 15

8. At the beginning of "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb", how many people associated with the tomb excavation are dead? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where did "The Jewel Robbery" take place? Hint

Grand Metropolitan

Hilton

Grand Plaza

Ritz

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who is "The Kidnapped Prime Minister"? Hint

Bernard Dodge

Daniels

O'Murphy

David MacAdam

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the profession of Mr Davenheim from "The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim"? Hint

Banker

Cashier

Accountant

Book keeper

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many classes of disappearances are there according to Poirot (as stated in "The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim")? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following foods was NOT ordered to Count Foscatini's apartment on the night of his death in "The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman"? Hint

Rice Souffle

Filet de Sole Normande

Borscht Soup

Tournedos of Beef

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who employs Poirot's services in "The Case of the Missing Will"? Hint

Violet Marsh

Mrs Baker

Mr Baker

Andrew Marsh

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where is the will hidden? Hint

On a bank statement

On an envelope

On a letter

On a receipt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the title of the first story in this collection?

Answer: The Adventure of "The Western Star"

Miss Mary Marvell, a film star, visits our Belgian friend after receving letters suggesting that her diamond was going to be stolen.

2. What was the nationality of the man whom Miss Marvell said had delivered the notes warning of the theft of the diamond?

Answer: Chinese

There was, of course, no such person. Lady Yardly staged the robbery to hide the fact that she had given the original diamond to Gregory Rolf, a fact she feared would come to light when her husband wanted to sell the jewel.

3. What was "The Tradgedy at Marsdon Manor"?

Answer: The death of Mr Maltravers

Mr Maltravers was the victim, shot by his wife, Mrs Maltravers. Dr Ralph Bernard was the doctor attending the death who failed to notice that Mr Maltravers had been shot. Captain Black was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Maltravers whose story had given Mrs Maltravers the idea.

4. How cheap is the flat in "The Adventure of the Cheap Flat"?

Answer: Eighty pounds a year.

Hastings happens to mention this to Poirot, who decides to research the matter as he has no other crimes to work on at the time. And surprise, surprise, there is indeed criminal activity behind the price.

5. Why doesn't Poirot attend the murder scene in "The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge"?

Answer: He has 'flu.

He sends Hastings to investigate, insisting that Hastings report back to him fully each day and carry out any instructions he should have.

6. Another of Poirot's friends turns up in this story. Who?

Answer: Inspector Japp

Despite Poirot never attending the murder scene, it is he that realises the housekeeper and Mrs Havering are the same person.

7. Who was in charge of the bonds which disappear in "The Million Dollar Bond Robbery"?

Answer: Phillip Ridgeway

Poirot discovers Mr Ridgeway never actually had the bonds but was carrying a dummy packet. The real bonds had been sent on a different ship.

8. At the beginning of "The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb", how many people associated with the tomb excavation are dead?

Answer: 3

As the story starts, we are told that Sir John Willard died of heart failure, Mr Bleibner died of acute blood poisoning, and Mr Bleibner's nephew has shot himself.

9. Where did "The Jewel Robbery" take place?

Answer: Grand Metropolitan

Poirot manages to retrieve Mrs Opalsen's pearls through using "the little grey cells".

10. Who is "The Kidnapped Prime Minister"?

Answer: David MacAdam

Refusing to go along with everyone else, Poirot chooses to hunt for the Prime Minister in England and he's right, naturally.

11. What was the profession of Mr Davenheim from "The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim"?

Answer: Banker

He's a senior partner of Davenheim and Salmon, Bankers and Financiers.

12. How many classes of disappearances are there according to Poirot (as stated in "The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim")?

Answer: 3

They are voluntary disappearance, "loss of memory" cases, and murder with successful body disposal. Davenheim turns out to belong to the first of these - he had disguised himself as a vagrant called Billy Kellet.

13. Which of the following foods was NOT ordered to Count Foscatini's apartment on the night of his death in "The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman"?

Answer: Borscht Soup

The actual soup ordered was Soup Julienne. The food was not ordered by Count Foscatini as he was already dead!

14. Who employs Poirot's services in "The Case of the Missing Will"?

Answer: Violet Marsh

Mr and Mrs Baker are the housekeepers, and Andrew Marsh is the deceased who has hidden his true will somewhere. If Violet can find the will, she will inherit everything.

15. Where is the will hidden?

Answer: On an envelope

Poirot holds the envelope near the fire and the writing appears.

Source: Author rachcaine

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