Historical Context
What was the FULL name of the train that is the setting for the majority of the book?
The Simplon Orient Express
Where did the Orient Express depart?
Istanbul
What language did Poirot speak frequently in the book besides English?
French
How does Poirot know the case is involved with Daisy Armstrong's murder?
He finds a charred piece of paper in the compartment
Who is the owner of the handkerchief?
Princess Dragomiroff
True or False: Agatha Christie had never actually been on the Orient Express.
False
Who are the two future Orient Express passengers that Poirot encounters on the train from Allepo to Istanbul?
Mary Debenham and Colonel Arbuthnot
Who is Hector MacQueen?
The American assistant to Ratchett.
How many stab wounds are found on Ratchett's body?
12
What is M. Bouc's position on the Wagon Lit?
Director
What famous author is credited with popularizing mystery novels?
Edgar Allan Poe
What is Poirot's first possible solve for the murder?
The small, dark man Hardman mentioned boarded the train at a stop in Belgrade or Vincovci, changed into a conductor uniform, stabbed Ratchett twelve times, and stepped off the train.
What is Mr. Ratchett's real name?
Cassetti
What does Poirot ask each female passenger if she owns?
A scarlet kimono
Who is Sophia Armstrong's sister?
Countess Andrenyi
What real life high profile kidnapping inspired Agatha Christie to write this book?
The Lindbergh baby
Who admits to the accusations Poirot makes?
Mrs. Hubbard
What is the name of Princess Dragmiroff's Lady Maid?
Hildegarde Schmidt
Who aboard the Orient Express smokes a pipe?
Colonel Arbuthnot
Why must Poirot return to London when he reaches the hotel?
He is called back because there has been a development in a case he has been working on
Agatha Christie treated soldiers from a specific country during World War I. They inspired the character Poirot. What country were the soldiers from?
Belgium
Where was the final destination of the Orient Express?
Calais
Who was Cyrus Hardman and how was he connected to Daisy Armstrong?
A private investigator who had a relationship with Daisy's French nursemaid
At what time did Ratchett's watch stop?
1:15 am
Who is the innocent passenger?
Countess Andreyni