By Agatha Christie
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Why does Poirot delay his interview with the Italian?
What topic does Ms. Debenham find improper to discuss? Essay Questions
1. First impressions play a large part in the story. When Miss Debenham saw Poirot she referred to the detective as "peculiar but harmless." Explain how Poirot would have assessed his first impression of Miss Debenham, Colonel Arbuthnot, and Cassetti/Ratchett.
2. How did Poirot happen to be on the same train as the victim? Was it by accident or was it planned? How did Poirot react when he realized that Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham were also on the train? source: bookrags.com 3. How are working-class people portrayed in the novel? What differences do you see between working class peoples and non-working-class (upper class) individuals? source: sparknotes.com |
Not Really a Summary:
This is another "Hercule Poirot" detective story. It is somewhat loosely connected to a real life story: The Lindbergh kidnapping, but that is all I will say! I don't want to give you any clues!
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Short Essay Questions
Part 1: Chapters 1, 2, and 3
1. What prompts the military officer to stay in Poirot's company at the train station?
2. What is so odd about Miss Debenham's association with Colonel Arbuthnot?
3. What is Miss Debenham's initial reaction to Poirot?
4. What causes the delay on the train?
5. What is Ratchett's purpose for wanting protection from Poirot?
6. What is Poirot's reaction to Ratchett?
Source: bookrags.com
2. What is so odd about Miss Debenham's association with Colonel Arbuthnot?
3. What is Miss Debenham's initial reaction to Poirot?
4. What causes the delay on the train?
5. What is Ratchett's purpose for wanting protection from Poirot?
6. What is Poirot's reaction to Ratchett?
Source: bookrags.com