Murders 1-2
The cities where the first two murders were committed, and full names of the victims
Alice Ascher from Andover, Betty Barnard from Bexhill-on-sea
Where was Thora Grey from?
Sweden
The murderer uses an ABC railway guide. What is the other railway guide, also popular at the time, which is mentioned in the book?
Bradshaw
Why did Poirot look so young to Hastings in Chapter 1?
Poirot dyed his hair
What did he sell?
Stockings
Main suspects of the first two murders (one officially arrested, the other just suspected)
Phil Ascher and Donald Fraser
Where did the third and the fourth murder take place?
The cliff. A cinema theater.
What is the name of the psychological disorder Crome and others thought the murderer had?
Megalomania - thinking of oneself as of the greatest
The name of the inspector who treats Poirot with deep sarcasm (double points if you say how he replies to Poirot's every remark)
Inspector Crome. "Oh, yes?"
Thora Grey
When they receive the first letter, before they know about Alice, Hastings makes predictions about the first murder. Particularly, he talks about the possible victim. Who does he think it may be?
A wealthy man, someone known and respected
When Poirot asks Franklin Clarke about his first thoughts on Carmichael's death, Franklin says...
It could have been suicide
In one of the last chapters, Poirot asks Megan Barnard if she wants him to reveal the true murderer. She says no. Why?
She thinks Donald Fraser is the murderer, and she loves Donald
Where did Poirot reside at the time of the story?
Whitehaven mansions
How did the police catch Mr Cust?
No catching: he fainted on the doorstep of the police station in Andover
How were the two women killed?
A blow in the head from behind. Strangled by a belt.
Name the city where the fourth murder was committed, and the event held there
Doncaster. Horse races.
Why did the murderer choose Poirot, why did he write letters to Poirot?
Because the letter written to Scotland Yard would never go astray. Poirot's address was the key.
What was Dr Thompson's profession, and what does it mean?
Alienist: the person who studies minds of criminals
Mr Cust wanted to give Lily a wedding present to thank her. What for?
She called him and warned him about the police
After receiving the second letter, Poirot and others are determined to save the victim. Why did they fail?
The murder took place at night, which they did not expect
Why could not they prevent the third murder?
The letter went to the wrong address.
When giving his final speech, Poirot lies about a small detail - a piece of evidence. This detail is what makes the murderer confess. What is that evidence?
A fingerprint on a typewriter
Name at least three inspectors mentioned in the story
Japp, Crome, Glenn, Carter
Cust had an alibi which eventually proved him innocent. When Betty was murdered, he was with someone in Bexhill. What game was he playing?
Domino