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Quiz about Agatha Christies The Hollow
Quiz about Agatha Christies The Hollow

Agatha Christie's "The Hollow". Quiz


"The Hollow", by Agatha Christie, was published in 1946. This quiz, which contains spoilers, refers to the book, not the TV adaptation.

A multiple-choice quiz by sallyo. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
sallyo
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
251,303
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "I hate the dreadful hollow..." So begins the verse from which the title of Agatha Christie's book, "The Hollow", is taken. What is it that Echo answers? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who wrote the poem from which the title of Agatha Christie's book, "The Hollow", was taken, and what is the poem actually called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who drove the Christow car to The Hollow? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. With whom was John Christow having an on-going affair in "The Hollow", by Agatha Christie? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was Henrietta Savernake's profession? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What job did Midge Hardcastle have? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. To whom did Edward Angkertell propose marriage? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who tried to commit suicide with a gas oven? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many murder attempts did the murderer make in "The Hollow", by Agatha Christie? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who put the gun in a basket of eggs? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "I hate the dreadful hollow..." So begins the verse from which the title of Agatha Christie's book, "The Hollow", is taken. What is it that Echo answers?

Answer: death

The poem begins, 'I hate the dreadful hollow behind the little wood', and the "Echo" line is: 'An Echo there, whatever is ask'd her, answers "Death."'
2. Who wrote the poem from which the title of Agatha Christie's book, "The Hollow", was taken, and what is the poem actually called?

Answer: "Maud: A Monodrama", by Tennyson

"Maud: A Monodrama", was published in 1855. None of the other poems mentioned exists.
3. Who drove the Christow car to The Hollow?

Answer: Gerda

Gerda drove. She was a very nervous and poor driver and I can't imagine why her husband didn't drive himself.
4. With whom was John Christow having an on-going affair in "The Hollow", by Agatha Christie?

Answer: Henrietta Savernake

John and Henrietta had been having an affair for six months before his murder.
5. What was Henrietta Savernake's profession?

Answer: sculptor

Henrietta was a sculptor, a profession which played a part in the plot.
6. What job did Midge Hardcastle have?

Answer: She worked in a dress shop

Midge worked in a dress shop, and was very unhappy there.
7. To whom did Edward Angkertell propose marriage?

Answer: Midge and Henrietta

Edward made a habit of proposing to Henrietta, but finally proposed to Midge instead. Later, she broke the engagement, but they ended up together.
8. Who tried to commit suicide with a gas oven?

Answer: Edward

Edward Angkertell stuck his head in a gas oven when Midge broke their engagement. She found him in time, and his action convinced her that he really did want to marry her.
9. How many murder attempts did the murderer make in "The Hollow", by Agatha Christie?

Answer: Two

Gerda Christow murdered her husband, John, and then attempted to murder Henrietta Savernake. The second attempt failed, and Gerda accidentally drank the poison herself.
10. Who put the gun in a basket of eggs?

Answer: Lucy

Lucy Angkertell did it, for some involved reason. Gudgeon the butler found it and put it away.
Source: Author sallyo

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