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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Mr. Fanthrop.
(c) Mr. Pennington.
(d) Mr. Richetti.

2. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?
(a) A threat of theft.
(b) None.
(c) A threat of bodily harm.
(d) A murder threat.

3. For what reason does Mr. Fanthrop suggest in chapter 13 that no one heard the shot in the salon that Jackie fired at Simon Doyle?
(a) Everyone was at the other end of the boat for a party.
(b) There was loud music playing.
(c) The windows were closed and the gun is small.
(d) There was no noise to hear. The gun had a silencer.

4. In chapter 23, who asks Poirot the motive for the maid's death?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Jackie.
(d) Mr. Pennington.

5. In chapter 24, who bursts into Dr. Bessner's cabin and claims to know who the killer is?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Mr. Pennington.
(d) Miss van Schuyler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?

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

3. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?

4. In chapter 25, who does Poirot claim Mr. Ferguson really is?

5. In chapter 22, in whose cabin do Race and Poirot find a gun?

(see the answer key)

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