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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?
(a) Mr. Pennington.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Tim Allerton.

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) Stars.
(b) The moon.
(c) A planet.
(d) The sun.

3. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?
(a) Cataract Hotel.
(b) Club Med.
(c) The Karnak.
(d) Holiday Inn.

4. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

5. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?
(a) Tim Allerton watching them.
(b) Simon Doyle watching them.
(c) Linnet Doyle watching them.
(d) A stranger watching them and listening to their conversation.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

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

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

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