🔍 Part 1: Detection Methods Analysis

1. In The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, which method does Poirot primarily rely on to solve the case?

Physical evidence and forensics

Logical deduction and psychology

Witness testimonies only

Intuition and guesswork

2. Which of these are key clues that Poirot uses in his investigation? (Select all that apply)

The telephone call timing

The missing dagger

Dr Sheppard's movements

The locked study door

3. What makes Dr Sheppard an "unreliable narrator"?

He forgets important details

He deliberately omits information about his own guilt

He wasn't present during key events

He misunderstands Poirot's methods

4. According to Knox's 10 Commandments of detective fiction, which rule does Christie break in this novel?

🧩 Part 2: Detection Process Flowchart

5. Create a flowchart showing Poirot's logical steps in solving the murder. Include at least 5 key stages from initial investigation to final revelation.

6. Explain how the narrator's positioning affects the reader's understanding of the detection process:

💭 Part 3: Critical Analysis

7. In your opinion, is solving crime in this novel more about logic or understanding people? Support your answer with specific examples from the text.

8. Extension Activity: Analyse how Christie's use of an unreliable narrator challenges traditional detective fiction conventions. Consider the impact on reader expectations and genre rules.

Success Criteria:

□ I can explain key detection methods used in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

□ I can create a logical flowchart of Poirot's investigation process

□ I can analyse how narrator positioning impacts reader interpretation

□ I can evaluate whether detection relies more on logic or understanding people