Murder on the Orient Express

To what city does Poirot first travel in the book?

• Houston

• Paris

• Geneva

• London

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Why must Poirot return to London when he reaches the hotel?

• He wants to return to his wife

• He thinks it is too cold

• His daughter is suddenly ill

• He is called back because there has been a development in a case he has been working on.

Where does the story begin?

• Istanbul

• Belgrade

• Pennsylvania

• Indian Island

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What shocking fact does Poirot uncover?

• The train conductor was murdered

• All of the passengers share at least one family member with him

• Mr. Bouc lied to him

• All of the passengers are connected to the Armstrong household

Why does the Orient Express stop?

• The train must wait for help as it has run out of its coal supply

• A bomb explodes on the tracks ahead

• It runs into a snowdrift

• The train never stops

Which characterics relate to Edward Ratchett?

• British Royal; Armstrong's friend

• Cool, calm; Companion governess in Armstrong household

• American criminal; wild animal

• Actor

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How many stab wounds were found on the victim?

• 8

• 12

• none

• 19

Who is Poirot's friend whom he meets in Istanbul?

• Mr. Lamb

• Captain Hastings

• M. Bouc

• Mr. Goodman

Who is the only person Poirot believes is innocent in regards to the execution?

• Hardman

• Michel

• Elena

• Princess Dragomiroff

What is Elena's real name?

• Helena

• Eliana

• Ellie

• Emnora