8th Grade English Spring Final

When the story begins, what has Hercule Poirot just finished doing?

He solved a case that helped save the honor of the French army.

M. Poirot begins to check into a hotel, in order to take a little vacation, but his ideas for relaxation are interrupted. How?

He recieves a telegram, urging him to return to London.

On the Orient Express, the reader is introduced to an American lady. Of what is she always talking in a loud and obnoxious way?

She is always talking about her daughter.

During his first night on the Orient Express, M. Poirot is awakened. What caused him to stir from his slumber?

He believed he heard a loud groan.

Aside from the fact that a murder has taken place on the train, what else adds to the seriousness of the occasion?

The train is halted and it will be quite some timw before the police can get to them.

Based on no evidence whatsoever, how did MacQueen feel about his employer, Ratchett?

He was convinced that Ratcheet was a cruel and dangerous man.

The wounds that were inflicted on the murder victim's body are quite puzzling. Which of the following ideas do not relate to the wounds described in the story?

All of the wounds are suspiciously close to the heart.

It is discovered very quickly why Ratchett/Cassetti wanted to flee American soil. What had he done in America?

He kidnapped and child, exorted ransom money from the family, and then murdered the baby.

How are MacQueen and Colonel Arburthnot able to create alibis for one another?

They were up until at least two a.m., speaking with one another about politics.

On the night that his employer was murdered, why was Masterman, the valet, unable to sleep well?

He had a toothache.

T or F Edward Henry Masterman, Ratchett's valet, got his job because he had proven his loyalty. He was always willing to keep his employer safe.

False

T or F Mrs. Hubbard claims that the murderer was in her compartment on the night of the murder.

True

T or F Greta Ohlsson provides an alibi for Mary Debenham because she says that she is a light sleeper and if Debenham had awakened during the night, she would have noticed.

True

T or F Almost the entire time, M Bouc believes that the Italian man is the murderer

True

T or F Princess Dragonmiroff knew nothing about the Armstrong family. She is Russian, after all, and she does not much care about the concern of Americans.

False

T or F While examining the Countess Andrenyi's paperwork, Poirot finds an odd passport stamp. She has done a lot of traveling lately.

False

T or F Colonel Arbuthnot believes in justice. He thinks that Cassetti deserved to be tried and then hanged for his crimes.

True

T or F Mr. Hardman puts up a fuss becasue he does not want to be sleeping in a second-class cabin.

True

T or F The problem with the description of the small, dark man, with a high-pitched voice is that the only person on the train who fits this description is M. Bouc.

False

What is the setting of MOTOE?

The setting is on a train in 1934.

What is a way MOTOE is foreshadowing?

Poirot says in the beginning he would not be surprised if everyone is the murderer and everyone is.

What is a red herring and how does the author use it in MOTOE?

It is a clue intended to be misleading or distracting and it is shown in the open window in Ratchett's compartment.

What is the theme of MOTOE?

It is a murder on a train.

What do you learn about the main character, M. Poirot, based on his style of investigation?

He is very calm when he finds out about the murder and he is knowledgeable when he knows who muredred Ratchett.

Who is worried about the local police and press getting ahold of the story?

M. Bouc

Who is the only character that admits to smoking a pipe?

Colonel Arbuthnot

Who continually rejects the idea of having his wife questioned or involved in the murder investigation?

Count Andrenyi

Who is loud and obnoxious and a shrewish person?

Mrs. Hubbard

Who talks as much as possible and has to be cut off in order for the investigation to proceed?

Antonio Foscarelli

Who is the investigator that decides to help with the murder on the train?

M. Poirot

Who feels like they were suspected because they were the last one in Ratchett's compartment?

Miss Greta Ohlsson

Who has a brain capable of planning the entire murder plot?

Mary Debenham

Who is described as being remarkably placid?

Miss Hildegarde Schmidt

Who originally shares a compartment with M. Poirot on the Orient Express?

Hector MacQueen

What is the parts of speech for this sentence?

Lauren is awesome.

Lauren= noun

Is= verb

Awesome= adjective

How was Hollis Woods a coming of age story?

She grows within the story as time is passing. She learns patience when she starts taking care of Josie.

What was one thing Hollis wanted more than anything? How do you know?

A family; in the beginning she draws a picture of her wanted family.

Belonging to someone plays an important role in this book. What does belonging mean to you? What does it mean to Hollis?

It means fitting in and feeling loved with others. To Hollis it means having a loving and caring family.

Do you believe there is a power in words? Provide examples as to you believe that.

Yes, they are inspirational if they are used in a correct tone and manner, because you will always be able to remeber them.

What does James 3 say about the power of the tongue/words?

It talks about how you can't put a leash on your mouth meaning you can't say anything you want.

Of all the speeches we listened to, which one did you think was the most powerful? Why? What phrases/words were used? Describe the tone of the one speaking?

The last lecture, it talks about living your life to the fullest. He says do you want to live your life as a Tigger or an Eeyore. He is very happy and excited that he has had the chance to live his life.

How are words used for entertainment purposes? Provide examples.

They are used in exciting and dramatic ways to get the listener intrigued. Like in the speech "I have a dream" Martin Luther King Jr uses his words in strong and powerful ways.