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Quiz about Agatha Christies Peril at End House
Quiz about Agatha Christies Peril at End House

Agatha Christie's "Peril at End House" Quiz


Agatha Christie is at her best in this book. CAUTION: CONTAINS SPOILERS!

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Joepetz
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
310,105
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
475
Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (7/10), Guest 78 (10/10), Guest 92 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which is not one of the near escapes from death that Nick experiences? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Hastings took an immediate liking to which character? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Why didn't anyone hear the gunshot that killed Maggie? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who knew about a secret compartment hidden in End House? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. According to the card, who sent the cocaine-filled candies to Nick? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Where did Nick hide the cocaine? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the person lettered J? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What letter was the actual murderer? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How did Mrs. Croft injure her back? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was Michael Seton engaged to? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 82: 7/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 78: 10/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 92: 8/10
Feb 12 2024 : PurpleComet: 7/10
Feb 11 2024 : Guest 157: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which is not one of the near escapes from death that Nick experiences?

Answer: An ax just missed her

Her brakes failing and the painting falling happened just before the novel started. A bullet hole was found in her hat.
2. Hastings took an immediate liking to which character?

Answer: Challenger

Hastings was wrong because Challenger was actually a cocaine smuggler.
3. Why didn't anyone hear the gunshot that killed Maggie?

Answer: The fireworks were happening

The gun made a popping sound and could not be distinguished from the fireworks.
4. Who knew about a secret compartment hidden in End House?

Answer: Ellen

Ellen could not, however, remember where it was.
5. According to the card, who sent the cocaine-filled candies to Nick?

Answer: Poirot

Nick asked Freddie to buy her candy. She did and gave the box to Jim to give her. Nick then switched the cards on the box.
6. Where did Nick hide the cocaine?

Answer: In the watch

She used this cocaine to poison herself.
7. Who was the person lettered J?

Answer: An unknown person

This person turned out to be Freddie's drug addict husband. He shot himself the night of the "play."
8. What letter was the actual murderer?

Answer: K

Poirot's list only included A-J, but he needed to add a K for the correct solution. The murderer was Nick.
9. How did Mrs. Croft injure her back?

Answer: Driving a getaway car

Her and her husband were famous bank robbers in Australia. When she injured her back, they resorted to forgery.
10. Who was Michael Seton engaged to?

Answer: Maggie Buckley

Both Maggie and Nick had the same first name, Magdala. This was motive for Nick to kill Maggie, so she would inherit Seton's money.
Source: Author Joepetz

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