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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jackie pull a gun on Simon Doyle in chapter 12?
(a) She promised to kill him rather than let another woman have him.
(b) Her insulted her.
(c) He attacked her.
(d) She thinks she can force him to agree to a divorce at gunpoint.

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

3. Where is Cornelia from?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Russia.
(d) Egypt.

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

5. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Linnet Ridgeway.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Hercule Poirot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?

3. Who does Cornelia tour the temple of Abu Simbel with?

4. Where does Poirot decide to spend the final two hours before lunch in chapter 7?

5. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?

(see the answer key)

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