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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.
(b) Her open discussions on sex.
(c) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(d) Her silent, rude behavior.

2. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(b) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(c) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(d) To ask a favor for Linnet.

3. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?
(a) He will provide her with a gun.
(b) He will speak to a friend at Scotland Yard.
(c) He will speak to Jackie.
(d) He will contact a lawyer for her.

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Fight for her man.
(b) Find a new man.
(c) Look to the future instead of the past.
(d) Take a cruise on the Nile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?

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

3. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?

4. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?

5. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?

(see the answer key)

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