Flashcards on Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

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What is the title of the book?

Murder on the Orient Express

Who is the author of the book?

Agatha Christie

What is the main plot of the book?

A murder is committed on the luxury train, Orient Express, and detective Hercule Poirot must solve the case.

Where does the murder take place?

On the Orient Express train

Who is the lead detective in the story?

Hercule Poirot

What is the theme of the book?

Justice and morality

Who is the murder victim?

Ratchett/Cassetti

What is the setting of the book?

The Orient Express train traveling from Istanbul to Calais

Name one of the suspects in the murder case.

Colonel Arbuthnot

What is the solution to the mystery?

The passengers on the train were all involved in the murder, and they collectively staged it to avenge a previous crime committed by the victim.

What is the genre of the book?

Mystery

What is the significance of the number 12 in the story?

The number of passengers on the train corresponds to the number of stab wounds on the victim's body.

Who is the antagonist of the story?

Various passengers on the train

Which character is discovered to be the mastermind behind the murder?

The Princess Dragomiroff

What is the motive for the murder?

Seeking retribution for a past crime committed by the victim

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