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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) She has a right to her emotions.
(b) She has done nothing illegal yet.
(c) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(d) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.

2. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?
(a) He was working.
(b) He was with his girlfriend.
(c) He was sleeping.
(d) He was off the ship.

3. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?
(a) He is loud and boisterous.
(b) He is quiet and intelligent.
(c) He is gentle and unassuming.
(d) He is crude and annoying.

4. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?
(a) To go to the police about the fallen boulder.
(b) To return to Linnet's estate at Wode Hall.
(c) To leave the cruise ship.
(d) To remain in their cabin the rest of the voyage.

5. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?
(a) The commotion outside Dr. Bessner's cabin.
(b) Someone running.
(c) A splash in the river.
(d) A gunshot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Pennington say in chapter 18 that Linnet was raised?

2. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?

3. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?

4. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

5. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

(see the answer key)

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