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7 Matching questions

1. Each character's motive is slightly different depending A. State the motives for the characters.

on how they are connected to the Armstrong family, but they all
believe that Daisy Armstrong was innocent and did not deserve B. A Russian princess who is friends with Sonia Armstrong and
what she got. They murder Ratchett to get justice. who took part in the murder.

C. A Belgian detective who solves the murder on the Orient

2. Antonio Foscarelli
Express; has an egg-shaped head and a long, curly
moustache.
3. Edward Henry Masterman

D. What are some important points about the background of

4. - It traveled from Paris to Istanbul
the Orient express in real life?
- It made it's maiden voyage on October 4, 1883 from Paris to
Constantinople, now called Istanbul
E. He was the Armstrong's chauffer who took part in the
- Christie herself traveled on the Orient Express for the first time
murder.
in 1928 and took the southernmost of the three routes that
crossed Europe.
F. The Swedish lady who was Daisy Armstrong's nurse and who
took part in the murder.
5. Hercule Poirot

G. Ratchett's Valet who takes part in the murder.

6. Princess Dragomiroff

7. Greta Ohlsson

7 Multiple choice questions

1. Real name Cassetti; kidnapped and murdered the young Daisy Armstrong for money. The Armstrong family murders Ratchett
because he escaped punishment in the U.S.

A. M. Bouc

B. Dr. Constantine

C. Mr. Ratchett

D. Mrs. Hubbard

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2. What were the opportunities for murder?

A.
According to the evidence presented to Poirot by the passengers, the only person that did not have anyone vouch for them,
and that was Mrs. Hubbard. All of these Alibis depend on the statement from the conductor saying that no one entered or left
Mr. Ratchett's compartment between midnight and 1:00. But considering all of the information given to Poirot was not true, he
had to figure out another way for the passengers to have murdered Ratchett. The passengers all entered the compartment at
different times during the night to each create one stab wound.

B.
A red herring is a clue that leads you in the wrong direction. It comes from the sport of fox hunting in which a dried smoked
herring, which is red in color, is dragged across the trail of the fox to throw the hounds off the scent. some examples from the
story are the open window, the pipe cleaner, the button from the wagon-lit uniform, the handkerchief, the scarlet kimono, and
the broken watch.

- burned scrap of paper

- the flat match
- the grease spot on the passport
C. - the location of the lock

D.
Elements of a detective novel:
- all clues are plainly stated and described: Poirot states all the clues and does not hide any from the reader
- the author may not willfully deceive the reader unless the criminal deceives the detective; The reader knows as much as Poirot
knows, and finds out information as he thinks of it
- the detective should never be the culprit
- the culprit must be determined by logical detections: Poirot determines the culprit through a thinking process where the
solution makes sense
- there must be no love interest
- the crime is murder
- culprit must be someone who has a prominent role in the story

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3. What are some details about the real life event: Christie's experience of being trapped on a train

- the train got stuck in snow while crossing the Turkish border
- it was so cold that the engines froze and the coal wouldn't burn
- the train was stuck for six days
- food became scarce
A. - crew members had t0 dig a 15 foot tunnel through the snow to save the passengers

B. On a trip to the Middle east in 1933, Christie herself was trapped on the Orient Express due to a washed out bridge

C.
Elements of a detective novel:
- all clues are plainly stated and described: Poirot states all the clues and does not hide any from the reader
- the author may not willfully deceive the reader unless the criminal deceives the detective; The reader knows as much as Poirot
knows, and finds out information as he thinks of it
- the detective should never be the culprit
- the culprit must be determined by logical detections: Poirot determines the culprit through a thinking process where the
solution makes sense
- there must be no love interest
- the crime is murder
- culprit must be someone who has a prominent role in the story

D.
Examples of internal conflicts are Poirot trying to figure out the murderer and the train getting stuck in the snow. An example of
an internal conflict is the need for the passengers to achieve justice for what Ratchett did.

4. What is the setting of the story?

A.
The point of view is third person omniscient because it is written from a narrator's point of view, but through Poirot's thought
processes. But it also leaves room to get into the thoughts of other characters as well.

B.
All of the characters express this theme when they present Poirot with fake alibis. Some examples are Cassetti's fake identity,
Mrs. Hubbard's lie about the lock, and Mrs. Debenham's lie about the governess job at the Armstrong household.

C.
Daisy Armstrong is considered a good innocent child, whereas Ratchett is believed to be pure evil by Poirot and the other
passengers. The passengers are not considered to be evil because they kill Ratchett out of justice.

D.
A man is murdered aboard a train headed to London from Stamboul called the Orient Express. The morning after, the train gets
stuck in the snow and it is up to Hercule Poirot to figure out which passenger was the murderer. It takes place from around 1925-
1933.

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5. What was valued during this time period, and what are some stereotypes?

A.
There are many stereotypes during this time period. Some include the Italian being accused of the Murder because of his
nationality, the belief that women are emotional and could have took part in the murder, and the hatred of Arbutnot towards
Poirot, or the French Nationality.

B.
A red herring is a clue that leads you in the wrong direction. It comes from the sport of fox hunting in which a dried smoked
herring, which is red in color, is dragged across the trail of the fox to throw the hounds off the scent. some examples from the
story are the open window, the pipe cleaner, the button from the wagon-lit uniform, the handkerchief, the scarlet kimono, and
the broken watch.

C.
Some examples are the conversation between the Colonel and Mrs. Debenham, when the Colonel references a trial by jury
system in his interview with Poirot, and that there are many people of different nationalities and classes all aboard the train at
one time.

D.
The point of view is third person omniscient because it is written from a narrator's point of view, but through Poirot's thought
processes. But it also leaves room to get into the thoughts of other characters as well.

6. Explain the theme: forgiveness and the other

A.
Daisy Armstrong is considered a good innocent child, whereas Ratchett is believed to be pure evil by Poirot and the other
passengers. The passengers are not considered to be evil because they kill Ratchett out of justice.

B.
Some opinions of America are that they are generous with their money, and that the American way is the right way, shown by
Mrs. Hubbard, who is always loud and opinionated. Also, views that America is a melting pot lead to the solving of the case.

C. There are predjudices towards foreign or different people such as the Italian, women, the French, and the old and frail.

D.
All of the characters express this theme when they present Poirot with fake alibis. Some examples are Cassetti's fake identity,
Mrs. Hubbard's lie about the lock, and Mrs. Debenham's lie about the governess job at the Armstrong household.

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7. What is an allusion and give some examples.

A.
The point of view is third person omniscient because it is written from a narrator's point of view, but through Poirot's thought
processes. But it also leaves room to get into the thoughts of other characters as well.

B.
According to the evidence presented to Poirot by the passengers, the only person that did not have anyone vouch for them,
and that was Mrs. Hubbard. All of these Alibis depend on the statement from the conductor saying that no one entered or left
Mr. Ratchett's compartment between midnight and 1:00. But considering all of the information given to Poirot was not true, he
had to figure out another way for the passengers to have murdered Ratchett. The passengers all entered the compartment at
different times during the night to each create one stab wound.

C.
A man is murdered aboard a train headed to London from Stamboul called the Orient Express. The morning after, the train gets
stuck in the snow and it is up to Hercule Poirot to figure out which passenger was the murderer. It takes place from around 1925-
1933.

D.
An allusion is a reference, explicit or indirect to a well-known person, place, or event, or to another literary work or passage.
Types of allusions are classical, artistic, historical, and literary. Some examples are when Colonel Arbutnot says that Mrs.
Debenham is a "Pukka sahib", and when the author references Charles Dickens' writings.

6 True/False questions

1. Daisy Armstrong's governess who takes part in the murder  → Mary Debenham

True

False

2. What are some elements of a detective novel, and how does Murder On The Orient Express show these elements?  → Elements
of a detective novel:
- all clues are plainly stated and described: Poirot states all the clues and does not hide any from the reader
- the author may not willfully deceive the reader unless the criminal deceives the detective; The reader knows as much as Poirot
knows, and finds out information as he thinks of it
- the detective should never be the culprit
- the culprit must be determined by logical detections: Poirot determines the culprit through a thinking process where the
solution makes sense
- there must be no love interest
- the crime is murder
- culprit must be someone who has a prominent role in the story

True

False

3. Explain the theme: visions of America  → Some opinions of America are that they are generous with their money, and that the
American way is the right way, shown by Mrs. Hubbard, who is always loud and opinionated. Also, views that America is a melting
pot lead to the solving of the case.

True

False

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4. What is suspense and how is it used in the novel? → The point of view is third person omniscient because it is written from a
narrator's point of view, but through Poirot's thought processes. But it also leaves room to get into the thoughts of other
characters as well.

True

False

5. Really Linda Arden, famous actress and grandmother of Daisy Armstrong. She provides constant interruption and diversion on
the train and is known for her stories about her daughter. → Mr. Ratchett

True

False

6. He was in love with Daisy's French nurse who committed suicide after Daisy was killed; he was involved in the murder of
Ratchett. → Cyrus Hardman

True

False

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