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Quiz about Agatha Christies Three Act Tragedy

Agatha Christie's "Three Act Tragedy" Quiz

This quiz contains spoilers. This story is divided into three acts about murders that occurred in a similar way.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
382

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (10/10), Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 92 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The birthmark on Ellis's hand was in the shape of what country? Hint

Australia

England

China

France

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Question 2 of 10

2. What letter was found in Strange's diary? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Egg get her nickname? Hint

When she was a teenager

When she was a baby

When she got married

When she committed her first murder

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is not known by a different name? Hint

Miss Lytton Gore

Miss Willis

Sir Charles

Captain Dacres

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Question 5 of 10

5. The secret passageway in Strange's home was never discovered.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mr. Babbington got into an argument with whom at a previous party? Hint

Oliver Manders

Mrs. Dacres

Mr. Dacres

Egg

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hercule Poirot faked the murder of Sir Charles to see the expression on whose face? Hint

Lady Lytton Gore

Miss Sutcliffe

Miss Willis

Oliver Manders

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who tried to destroy the chemical making equipment? Hint

Miss Milray

Mrs. Babbington

Angela Sutcliffe

Oliver Manders

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Question 9 of 10

9. What role did Mrs. de Rushbridger play in Strange's death? Hint

a witness

an accomplice

none

the murderer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mrs. Dacres was in need of what? Hint

Fabric

Employees

Nicotine

Money

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The birthmark on Ellis's hand was in the shape of what country?

Answer: Australia

The birthmark was a fake mark to conceal Cartwright's identity.

2. What letter was found in Strange's diary?

Answer: M

The M stood for Mugg, not Manders.

3. When did Egg get her nickname?

Answer: When she was a baby

She got the name because of the way she used to fall when trying to walk.

4. Who is not known by a different name?

Answer: Captain Dacres

Miss Lytton Gore goes by the name Egg. Sir Charles changed his last name from Mugg to Cartwright. Miss Willis is also known as Anthony Astor.

5. The secret passageway in Strange's home was never discovered.

Answer: True

There had been much discussion but it was never found.

6. Mr. Babbington got into an argument with whom at a previous party?

Answer: Oliver Manders

They argued over the church. This is what led most people to believe that Manders was the murderer.

7. Hercule Poirot faked the murder of Sir Charles to see the expression on whose face?

Answer: Miss Willis

Miss Willis had thought that Sir Charles was the murderer all along, but when she thought he died, the look on her face showed Poirot the truth.

8. Who tried to destroy the chemical making equipment?

Answer: Miss Milray

Miss Milray tried to destroy the equipment to keep Sir Charles from being discovered.

9. What role did Mrs. de Rushbridger play in Strange's death?

Answer: none

Mrs. de Rushbridger was just a red herring, but the unfortunate woman was murdered anyway.

10. Mrs. Dacres was in need of what?

Answer: Money

Her business was failing and her only hope of getting money was foiled by Strange.

Source: Author Joepetz

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