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1. In "The Double Clue", Poirot reveals that before the Great War (WWI), he had lived in Belgium, in what profession?
2. True or False: Poirot famously speaks with a strong Belgian accent. He can, however, speak idiomatically correct English if he chooses.
3. During his years in London, Poirot occupied several apartments, at different addresses. Ever since the adventures of "The ABC Murders", he made his home in the one place that, perhaps, is the best-known. While the street address is not revealed, the name of his building is mentioned several times. Which London apartment building did Poirot call home?
4. "Peril at End House" details a lot about how Poirot likes his breakfast. For one thing, he prefers a Continental breakfast, was distressed by watching Hastings eat bacon and eggs, and insisted on his toast being cut from a square loaf of bread. What did he mention specifically about his own eggs?
5. M. Poirot suffers terribly from motion sickness, to the point of almost being incapacitated by it. But one mode of transport apparantly does not offer him any discomfort; which one is that?
6. In "The Mysterious Affair at Styles", Captain Hastings introduces the reader to Poirot, and describes an injury that gives him some trouble. In which part of the body had Poirot suffered a wound?
7. Despite his dandified ways and fine tastes, Poirot himself did not come from a wealthy family. They did, however, own a large house in the Ardennes mountains. Which Belgian city, known for its baths, would you most likely pass by on the way to Poirot's childhood home?
8. True or False: As a Belgian, Poirot is naturally fond of beer. He seldom drinks it, though, in order to keep his wits about him.
9. Monsieur Poirot is seemingly impervious to romantic feelings, and even mentions at one point all the cases he is reminded of where a husband or wife has murdered their spouse. But one aristocratic woman managed to capture at least his interest and fascination, if not (possibly) more. Who would this mysterious jewel thief be?
10. As Poirot gets older, he often dreams of retiring and getting a little farm in the countryside. In several stories he has already done so, but mysteries and crime still seem to find him! What manner of produce does Poirot attempt to grow in his golden years?
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