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Agatha Christie CHS

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hercule Poirot is from what European country?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Belgium

d)

Canada

2.

Agatha Christie novels have outsold The Bible.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Choose all of the detectives Agatha Christie created?

a)

Scooby Doo

b)

Sherlock Holmes

c)

Jane Marple

d)

Hercule Poirot

e)

Olivia Benson

4.

Through all of her research about means of murder, Agatha Christie became an expert on poisoning.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is a false lead that throws the investigator off track?

a)

Big red

b)

Smoked fish

c)

Blue herring

d)

Red herring

6.
Leonard Vole is
a)
the culprit
b)
the victim
c)
the accused
7.
Emily French is
a)
the victim
b)
the judge
c)
a witness
8.

In "The Witness for the Prosecution", the charge is

a)
murder
b)
robbery
c)
corruption
9.
The victim was
a)
shot
b)
strangled
c)
hit from behind
10.

Vocab: mean or cowardly

a)

insolence

b)

infernal

c)

averse

d)

dastardly

11.

fit to come from hell; outrageous

a)

amicable

b)

cajole

c)

infernal

d)

impotently

12.

to crush, put an end to, quiet

a)

cajole

b)

averse

c)

quell

d)

insolence

13.

having or showing a friendly attitude

a)

infernal

b)

amicable

c)

vindicate

d)

unfathomable

14.

too mysterious to be understood

a)

unfathomable

b)

impotently

c)

insolence

d)

infernal

15.

Stemless glasses whose name means "pinched nose"

a)

Pince-nez

b)

Monocle

c)

Spectacles

d)

Horne-rimmed

16.

To act with great force or emotion

a)

Foppishly

b)

Dastardly

c)

Vehemently

d)

Slatternly

17.

Of two on the list, the second one

a)

Latter

b)

Former

18.

Accepted with reluctance but without protest

a)

Chaffed

b)

Acquiesced

c)

Bewildered

d)

Scapegrace

19.

Relating to or consisting of money

a)

Dastardly

b)

Probity

c)

Assiduously

d)

Pecuniary

20.

In the UK legal framework, who is responsible for investigation?

a)

Barrister

b)

Solicitor

c)

Defendant

d)

Accused

21.

In "Witness," Max is

a)

fooled by the Austrian actress

b)

a barrister

c)

jealous but honest

d)

recipient of a fake love letter

22.

In "Witness," which of the following is foreshadowing?

a)

Mayherne's belief in Vole's innocence

b)

Janet McKenzie's testimony

c)

Mayherne's thinking habits

23.

The most damaging evidence against Vole would be if

a)

He knew French had been planning to marry him

b)

He knew he was principle beneficiary of her will

c)

He was independently wealthy

24.

What kind of figurative language is "to play a lone hand"?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Analogy

d)

Idiom

25.

In "Idol House," who is the character both inside and outside the "envelope?"

a)

Miss Marple

b)

Dr. Pender

c)

Richard Haydon

d)

Miss Mannering

26.

Which is the most obvious diversion in "Idol House"?

a)

Elliot's shoulder wound

b)

Diana Ashley's costume and performance as Astarte

c)

Miss Marple's anecdotes

d)

Richard's interest in Diana

27.

Who of the following is NOT part of the Tuesday Night Club?

a)

Captain Rogers

b)

Mr. Petherick

c)

Joyce Lempriere

d)

Sir Henry

28.

Which phrase is often associated with the character Poirot?

a)

"Elementary, my dear Watson."

b)

"Just follow your steps back."

c)

"Adjust your hair, Miss Lemon."

d)

"You must employ your little grey cells."

29.

What methods does Romaine use to undermine Vole's credibility?

a)

By stating that he returned home later than he said

b)

By stating that he confessed to the crime

c)

By pretending to be an actress

d)

By pretending to be married to another person

30.

Mrs. Mogson is

a)

An "old" lady with Vitriol burns

b)

A witness for for the defense

c)

Jealous and vindictive

d)

Romaine

31.

What is the plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia?

a)

The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a group of tourists who witness a murder while visiting Mesopotamia.

b)

The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a love triangle between three archaeologists.

c)

The plot summary of Murder in Mesopotamia is about a missing artifact that leads to a series of mysterious events.

d)

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.

32.

Who is the main character in Murder in Mesopotamia?

a)

Hercule Poirot

b)

Miss Marple

c)

Nancy Drew

d)

Sherlock Holmes

33.

What are the themes explored in Murder in Mesopotamia?

a)

murder, mystery, archaeology, and ancient civilizations

b)

comedy, drama, and action

c)

romance, adventure, and fantasy

d)

science fiction, horror, and thriller

34.

What is the profession of the Dr. Leidner ?

a)

Chef

b)

Detective

c)

Archaeologist

d)

Pilot

35.

Who is the victim of the central plot?

a)

Louise Leidner

b)

Hercule Poirot

c)

Colonel Race

d)

Ariadne Oliver

36.

What is the motive behind the murder in Murder in Mesopotamia?

a)

The motive is a love triangle gone wrong.

b)

The motive is revealed in the story and cannot be determined without reading or watching it.

c)

The motive is a case of mistaken identity.

d)

The motive is revenge for a past wrongdoing.

37.

What is the motive for murder in the subplot?

a)

Jealousy

b)

Money

c)

Hatred

d)

Artifacts

38.

Which character is a clear diversion?

a)

Father Lavigny

b)

Sheila Maitland

c)

Superintendent Maitland

d)

Bill Coleman

39.

Why is Poirot in Mesopotamia?

a)

He's there on vacation

b)

He's interesting in archaeology

c)

He's meeting a lady friend

d)

He had several murders to solve

40.

Which character is in love with Louise Leidner?

a)

Bill Coleman

b)

Joseph Mercado

c)

Captain Hastings

d)

Richard Carey