The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Flashcards
1
Q
What era of crime writing was this written in?
A
Golden Age
2
Q
How did Dorothy L. Sayers defend Christie?
A
“It is the reader’s job to suspect everybody.”
3
Q
Who was Poirot at the start of the novel?
A
At the beginning of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Poirot is twice retired. He was originally a Belgian police officer, who retired from this role to pursue a career as a private detective. Now, he has also retired from his private practice.
4
Q
Who is an early prototype of Miss Marple?
A
Caroline
5
Q
Who is Miss Marple?
A
Miss Marple, an elderly spinster of the village of St. Mary Mead who enjoys sitting and knitting, is an expert on human nature.
6
Q
What was notable in 1920s England?
A
Marxism & capitalist greed - presented through Sheppard’s blackmail
