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Name of Author
Agatha Christie
Name of 12 passengers
Constantine, Ratchett, Countess Andrenyi and her husband Count Andrenyi, Colonel Arbuthnot, Mary Debenham, Princess Dragomiroff, Antonio Foscarelli, Cyrus Hardman, Mrs. Hubbard, MacQueen, Mr. Masterman, Pierre Michel, Greta Ohlsson and Hildegarde Schmidt.
Which clever turn of events sees Hercule Poirot mastermind a surprising solution to the murder mystery?
Hercule Poirot discovered that all the passengers on the train were involved in the murder in some way.
What apparently insignificant fact ends up helping Hercule Poirot solve the mystery aboard the train by connecting the passengers to the victim?
A seemingly misplaced handkerchief with the initial "H."
What is the main theme of the book?
The nature of justice and morality, as well as the difficulties in applying morals to those in terrible circumstances, are the central themes.
What is the name of the train conductor who assists Hercule Poirot in his investigation of the murder?
Pierre Michel
What character was the one that had the H on the handkerchief
Countess Andrenyi
What significant event occurs to the train in "Murder on the Orient Express" that leads to the investigation of a murder aboard?
The train getting stuck on a snowdrift
What seemingly insignificant item found at the crime scene becomes crucial for Hercule Poirot in solving the murder?
The item is a charred matchstick
Which overall theme best captures the concept that justice may not always follow legal outcomes and that truth may occasionally be personal?
Justice vs. Personal Truth
What is the occupation of the victim, Mr. Ratchett, whose murder sets off the investigation aboard the train?
He was a shady businessman
Which passenger claims to be an American businessman but later revealed to have a different identity and a dark past?
Ratchett
How does the murder affect the passengers' original intentions and the path of their travel after a murder is discovered aboard the train?
As the Orient Express becomes stuck in a snowdrift, the murder on board forces the passengers to face the crime and its consequences as they wait for the investigation to be completed.
The amount of stab wounds found in Rathett's body?
12
As the main character Hercule Poirot looks into the murder on the train, what theme best embodies the idea of justice?
Despite the challenges and confusion of the case, Hercule Poirot tries to maintain a feeling of right and evil in this moral justice subject.
What important piece of evidence does Hercule Poirot find in the victim's compartment that makes him think that the murder is more complicated than it first appears to be?
He discovers a burned piece of paper with the name "Daisy Armstrong" written on it in the victim's compartment, indicating a connection to the famous Armstrong kidnapping case.
Which character is known for their keen observation skills and meticulous attention to detail, aiding in the solving of the murder mystery aboard the train?
Hercule Poirot
What is the motive behind the murder in "Murder on the Orient Express," and how does it connect to the victim's past actions?
Ratchett kidnapped and murdered a young girl years before the he went on the traint, and the passengers on the train, who are revealed to have connections to the victim's past crime, seek justice for the girl's death by planning Ratchett's murder.
What is Mrs. Linda Armstrong's maiden name?
Arden
What overarching topic does Agatha Christie address in her portrayal of the moral problem that the players in the murder investigation face?
Through the moral dilemma that the protagonists in the murder investigation face, Agatha Christie digs into the issue of justice vs revenge.
What is the original destination of the train before it becomes stuck due to a snowdrift, leading to the murder investigation?
Istanbul, Turkey
Which passenger initially claims to have been in her compartment during the time of the murder but is later revealed to have been out of her compartment, providing a suspicious alibi?
Mary Debenham
How does the investigation into the murder on the Orient Express unfold, and what key discoveries propel the plot?
Hercule Poirot conducts thorough interviews and reviews of the evidence as the murder investigation progresses. Crucial discoveries that advance the story and reveal the startling reality include the victim's true name and links to the Armstrong case.
Which suspect refused to write with the pen during the interviews?
Princess Dragomiroff
How does Agatha Christie use the theme of moral uncertainty to challenge the readers' perceptions of justice and morality?
Through conflicting signals and ethical dilemmas, Agatha Christie challenges readers' conceptions of justice and morality and adds moral doubt.