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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person limited.

2. Why does Poirot refuse to accept a paying customer in chapter 4?
(a) He is unqualified for the job.
(b) He is outside his jurisdiction.
(c) He dislikes the prospective customer.
(d) He is on vacation.

3. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her social standing.
(b) For her business contacts.
(c) For her money.
(d) For her beauty.

4. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?
(a) A cruise ship.
(b) Wode Hall.
(c) A new Picasso.
(d) A pearl necklace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?

2. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?

3. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?

4. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

5. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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