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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In chapter 7, what cousin of the Allerton's does Poirot learn is also a friend of Linnet Doyle's?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Mr. Richetti.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Colonel Race.

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

4. What word does Poirot ask to have defined in chapter 11?
(a) Fey.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Atrocious.
(d) Simile.

5. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He is always ready to meet new people.
(b) He likes detective stories.
(c) He likes for his mother to meet new people.
(d) He is a kind and generous person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot always drink at dinner that is distinct because he is the only one who drinks it at his table?

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

3. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?

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

5. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 16, what does the manager of the cruise ship show to Poirot? Where was it found?

2. In chapter 14, Poirot and Race interview Linnet's nurse. What is odd about her behavior? What does she reveal that Poirot and Race did not previously know?

3. In chapter 16, Race and Poirot interview Miss van Schuyler. Who does Miss van Schuyler claim she saw throwing something overboard the night of the murder? What does this imply about the person in question?

4. In chapter 11, what does Linnet accidentally read? How does the injured party react to Linnet's actions?

5. What is the most significant thing about the character of Linnet Ridgeway as she is introduced in chapter 1?

6. What does Jackie show Poirot in chapter 5? What is significant about this item?

7. How does Tim Allerton respond to his mother's decision to invite Hercule Poirot to join them at their table at meal times?

8. What does Mrs. Otterbourne do for a living? How does Rosalie appear to feel about this occupation?

9. In chapter 12, why does Jackie insist that Cornelia remain in the salon long after Cornelia would have preferred to retire to her own room? What happens?

10. In chapter 2, what scene does Poirot witness between Linnet, Simon, and Jackie? What is significant about this scene?

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