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What is Ralph Paton's relation to Roger Ackroyd?
Ralph Paton is the son of Roger Ackroyd's late wife and her first husband. After Roger Ackroyd's wife passed away, he quickly adopted Ralph Paton. Roger Ackroyd considers him his own son.
In which room was Roger Ackroyd found murdered?
How was Roger Ackroyd found dead?
A dagger from the table in the drawing room was used to stab Mr. Ackroyd from the behind.
What did Parker notice in the study that was a bit different than it was on the night Mr. Ackroyd was found dead?
The grandfather chair that was near the door was out a little more. This also blocked the view of the hidden dictaphone.
What year was The Murder of Roger Ackroyd book published?
1926
What does the late Ashley Ferrars (Mr. Ferrars/Mrs. Ferrars' late husband) and Roger Ackroyd's late wife have in common?
They were both alcoholics and died from problems caused by excessive drinking
At what time did Dr. Sheppard meet the strange young man outside the gates of Fernly Park while heading back home after meeting Mr. Ackroyd?
9 o'clock
How did Dr. Sheppard first meet Hercule Poirot?
Hercule Poirot had accidently thrown a vegetable marrow across the fence and it landed in Dr. Sheppard's garden (they were neighbors). Poirot had just recently retired, and was spending his free time cultivating vegetable marrows.
What did Poirot find in the summerhouse on the grounds of Fernly Park?
A scrap of fabric and a quill that contained heroin.
How much money was found missing/stolen when they were handing out money according to Roger Ackroyd's will?
40 pounds
How is Charles Kent related to Miss Russell?
Charles Kent is the son of Miss Russell, the housekeeper of Fernly Park.
The Three Boars
Name all of the people who were called to Poirot's little reunion near the end of the story:
Mrs. Ackroyd (Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd), Miss Flora Ackroyd, Major Blunt, Mr. Geoffrey Raymond, Mrs. Ralph Paton (Ursula Bourne), John Parker (Parker), Elizabeth Russell (Miss Russell), and Dr. James Sheppard.
How did the phone call informing Dr. Sheppard work? (Bonus points)
At a quarter past ten on the night of the death of Roger Ackroyd, Dr. Sheppard receives a phone call from Parker, informing him that Mr. Ackroyd has been murdered. However, when Dr. Sheppard arrives at Fernly Park, Parker denies making such a call.
What was inscripted on the back of the golden ring that Poirot found in the goldfish pond?
From R., March 13th.
Who did Parker work for before Roger Ackroyd and why was it important for Poirot to know?
Parker worked for a Major Ellerby prior to Roger Ackroyd, and that was important because Poirot suspected that Major Ellerby had played a part in an unfortunate circumstance where a man was killed. He had then paid Parker to keep quiet, and then as blackmail, Parker made Major Ellerby pay him until his death. This was proof to Poirot that Parker had dealt with blackmail in the past before, and therefore was possibly the blackmailer of Mrs. Ferrars.
Where did Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd and Miss Flora Ackroyd move to Fernly Park from?
Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd and her daughter had come all the day from Canada to come live in Fernly Park.
Who stole the pounds from Mr. Ackroyd's wallet? Why did they do so? (Bonus points for motives)
Miss Flora Ackroyd was the one who stole the money.
How did the dictaphone play a role in the murder?
The dictaphone was set so that a pre-recorded dictation with Mr. Ackroyd's voice would be played at a certain time interval. As the recording was played, others in the house would think that Mr. Ackroyd was talking to someone in the study, even though he was already dead.
What is in the blue letter that Mrs. Ferrars sent to Roger Ackroyd?
The name of her blackmailer
Why was Ursula Bourne leaving Fernly Park?
Ursula Bourne was told to leave by Mr. Ackroyd, as she had enraged him by disarranging some papers on his desk.
The real reason for her leave was that she was actually married to Ralph Paton in secret. When the engagement of Ralph Paton and Flora Ackroyd was announced by Mr. Ackroyd himself, Ursula was speechless.
Where did Ralph Paton go when he went missing after Roger Ackroyd was found dead?
Ralph Paton had been taken to a home for the mentally unfit by Dr. Sheppard, who sought to hide him from the rest of the world. This way, Ralph Paton wouldn't be notified of any news.
Who was the murderer of Roger Ackroyd and what was his motive? (Bonus points for motives)
The murderer of Roger Ackroyd was Dr. James Sheppard.
While playing Mahjong, what 4 theories did Dr. Sheppard, Caroline, Miss Gannett, and Colonel Carter propose about the mysterious ring that Poirot found in the goldfish pond?
Colonel Carter: Ralph was already secretly married to Flora
Miss Gannett: Roger Ackroyd had been secretly married to Mrs. Ferrars
Caroline: Roger Ackroyd was secretly married to Miss Russell
Caroline: Geoffrey Raymond was secretly married to Flora
What were Mrs. Ackroyd, Flora, and Ralph entitled to according to Roger Ackroyd's will? List what they received:
Mrs. Cecil Ackroyd: an income of 10,000 pounds worth of shares to be paid during her lifetime
Miss Flora Ackroyd: 20,000 pounds
Ralph Paton: Everything else (property, shares, money, etc.)