31 If you were Poirot, what would you do to work out who the
murderer is?
Chapter 7
Before you read
32 Work in groups of three and try to continue this conversation.
‘Well,’ said M. Bouc, ‘this case makes no sense at all.’
‘I agree,’ said the doctor.
Poirot lit a cigarette. ‘But the evidence of the passengers
was very helpful.’
‘I thought it told us nothing!’ cried Bouc. ‘What did I miss?’
33 Discuss these questions.
a
In this chapter, we discover that someone has been lying
about their name. Can you guess who?
b Who do you think the handkerchief really belongs to?
While you read
34 Write the names. Who:
a
is a member of Sonia Arm strong’s family?
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b put an ink spot on a passport?
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c says she is the owner of the handkerchief?
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A fter you read
35 Work in pairs. Have this conversation.
Student A\ You are Countess Andrenyi. Explain why you lied
about your name.
Student B\ You are Poirot. Interview Countess Andrenyi and
try to find out if she is the murderer.
36 Who do you now think murdered Ratchett? Explain your reasons.
Chapter 8
Before you read
37 In this chapter, Poirot uncovers more lies. Who else is lying,
do you think?
38 What will happen at the end of the story, do you think? Will
the murderer(s) be caught and sent to prison? Will they be
sorry for their crime?