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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

2. In chapter 7, which lady spends a few hours with Poirot?
(a) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(b) Mrs. Doyle.
(c) Miss Otterbourne.
(d) Mrs. Allerton.

3. Who does Dr. Bessner mention in chapter 14 might have had a grudge against Linnet Doyle?
(a) Miss van Schuyler.
(b) Mr. Ferguson.
(c) Mr. Allerton.
(d) An engineer on the ship.

4. How many suspects do Poirot and Race identify in chapter 15?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

6. Who do Race and Poirot interview first about the two shootings in chapter 13?
(a) Jackie.
(b) Simon.
(c) Cornelia.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

7. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?
(a) Water.
(b) Beer.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Wine.

8. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?
(a) A man's jacket.
(b) A woman's petticoat.
(c) Miss van Schuyler's fur stole.
(d) A small pillow.

9. On what part of his body does Simon Doyle suffer a gunshot wound in chapter 12?
(a) His head.
(b) His arm.
(c) His belly.
(d) His leg.

10. What is Mr. Richetti's profession?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Archeology.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Architecture.

11. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?
(a) He wants to put her mind at ease.
(b) He wants to get business out of the way while on vacation.
(c) She has been away from America for so long they are behind on such matters.
(d) Her marriage changes the terms of her inheritance.

12. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is charming.
(d) She is glamorous.

13. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?
(a) Miss Bowers.
(b) Rosalie.
(c) Linnet.
(d) Cornelia.

14. Who does Poirot overhear talking to one another at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Fanthrop and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Tim Allerton and Cornelia.
(c) Tim Allerton and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Mr. Fanthrop and Cornelia.

15. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) A steward gave it to her.
(b) It was waiting in her room.
(c) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.
(d) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?

2. Why does the maid turn to Simon Doyle in chapter 14 for reassurance?

3. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

4. What advice did Poirot give to the Doyles in chapter 11 that he says they refused to take?

5. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

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