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WorksheetsAgatha Christie CHS
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 19mins
Hercule Poirot is from what European country?
England
France
Belgium
Canada
Agatha Christie novels have outsold The Bible.
True
False
Choose all of the detectives Agatha Christie created?
Scooby Doo
Sherlock Holmes
Jane Marple
Hercule Poirot
Olivia Benson
Through all of her research about means of murder, Agatha Christie became an expert on poisoning.
True
False
What is a false lead that throws the investigator off track?
Big red
Smoked fish
Blue herring
Red herring
In "The Witness for the Prosecution", the charge is
Vocab: mean or cowardly
insolence
infernal
averse
dastardly
fit to come from hell; outrageous
amicable
cajole
infernal
impotently
to crush, put an end to, quiet
cajole
averse
quell
insolence
having or showing a friendly attitude
infernal
amicable
vindicate
unfathomable
too mysterious to be understood
unfathomable
impotently
insolence
infernal
Stemless glasses whose name means "pinched nose"
Pince-nez
Monocle
Spectacles
Horne-rimmed
To act with great force or emotion
Foppishly
Dastardly
Vehemently
Slatternly
Of two on the list, the second one
Latter
Former
Accepted with reluctance but without protest
Chaffed
Acquiesced
Bewildered
Scapegrace
Relating to or consisting of money
Dastardly
Probity
Assiduously
Pecuniary
In the UK legal framework, who is responsible for investigation?
Barrister
Solicitor
Defendant
Accused
In "Witness," Max is
fooled by the Austrian actress
a barrister
jealous but honest
recipient of a fake love letter
In "Witness," which of the following is foreshadowing?
Mayherne's belief in Vole's innocence
Janet McKenzie's testimony
Mayherne's thinking habits
The most damaging evidence against Vole would be if
He knew French had been planning to marry him
He knew he was principle beneficiary of her will
He was independently wealthy
What kind of figurative language is "to play a lone hand"?
Metaphor
Simile
Analogy
Idiom
In "Idol House," who is the character both inside and outside the "envelope?"
Miss Marple
Dr. Pender
Richard Haydon
Miss Mannering
Which is the most obvious diversion in "Idol House"?
Elliot's shoulder wound
Diana Ashley's costume and performance as Astarte
Miss Marple's anecdotes
Richard's interest in Diana
Who of the following is NOT part of the Tuesday Night Club?
Captain Rogers
Mr. Petherick
Joyce Lempriere
Sir Henry
Which phrase is often associated with the character Poirot?
"Elementary, my dear Watson."
"Just follow your steps back."
"Adjust your hair, Miss Lemon."
"You must employ your little grey cells."
What methods does Romaine use to undermine Vole's credibility?
By stating that he returned home later than he said
By stating that he confessed to the crime
By pretending to be an actress
By pretending to be married to another person
Mrs. Mogson is
An "old" lady with Vitriol burns
A witness for for the defense
Jealous and vindictive
Romaine
What is the plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia?
The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a group of tourists who witness a murder while visiting Mesopotamia.
The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a love triangle between three archaeologists.
The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a missing artifact that leads to a series of mysterious events.
The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a murder that takes place during an archaeological excavation in Mesopotamia, and the detective Hercule Poirot is called in to solve the case.
Who is the main character in Murder in Mesopotamia?
Hercule Poirot
Miss Marple
Nancy Drew
Sherlock Holmes
What are the themes explored in Murder in Mesopotamia?
murder, mystery, archaeology, and ancient civilizations
comedy, drama, and action
romance, adventure, and fantasy
science fiction, horror, and thriller
What is the profession of the Dr. Leidner ?
Chef
Detective
Archaeologist
Pilot
Who is the victim of the central plot?
Louise Leidner
Hercule Poirot
Colonel Race
Ariadne Oliver
What is the motive behind the murder in Murder in Mesopotamia?
The motive is a love triangle gone wrong.
The motive is revealed in the story and cannot be determined without reading or watching it.
The motive is a case of mistaken identity.
The motive is revenge for a past wrongdoing.
What is the motive for murder in the subplot?
Jealousy
Money
Hatred
Artifacts
Which character is a clear diversion?
Father Lavigny
Sheila Maitland
Superintendent Maitland
Bill Coleman
Why is Poirot in Mesopotamia?
He's there on vacation
He's interesting in archaeology
He's meeting a lady friend
He had several murders to solve
Which character is in love with Louise Leidner?
Bill Coleman
Joseph Mercado
Captain Hastings
Richard Carey
