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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. In chapter 26, what is it about Mr. Fanthrop's tie that Poirot thinks points to a certain level of behavior?
(a) The tie tells Poirot that Fanthrop grew up in a certain class of people.
(b) His tie is Old School, therefore Fanthrop should behave by a certain rule of behavior.
(c) The tie suggests Fanthrop's profession is of a medical nature.
(d) The tie suggests membership in a special, secret society.

2. In chapter 30, why does Jackie say it is good that she has been caught?
(a) She feels she might do it again.
(b) She is overwhelmed with guilt.
(c) She no longer wants Linnet's money.
(d) She no longer wants to be with Simon.

3. In chapter 17, who claims that he heard a sound like a champagne cork popping, the possible sound of Jackie's shot in the salon?
(a) Mr. Ferguson.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) Mr. Richetti.

4. In chapter 17, who told some of the passengers that Linnet Doyle was one of the richest women in England?
(a) Fleetwood.
(b) Ferguson.
(c) Richetti.
(d) Pennington.

5. In chapter 22, what type of handkerchiefs do Race and Poirot find in Richetti's cabin?
(a) Cheap cotton.
(b) White satin.
(c) Colored silk.
(d) Cheap linen.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 30, what type of woman does Jackie say Simon dislikes?

3. In chapter 18, what reason does Rosalie give Poirot for lying about her presence on the deck the night before?

4. In chapter 29, who does Poirot suggest was drugged the night Linnet was murdered?

5. In chapter 22, for what reason does Race suggest Linnet might have worn fake pearls?

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 25, how does Pennington respond when Poirot and Race confront him about the use of his gun in the murder of Mrs. Otterbourne?

2. In chapter 23, Poirot confronts Miss Otterbourne once again. What is the nature of this confrontation?

3. In chapter 19, who does Simon Doyle ask to see? For what reason?

4. Who is missing in chapter 22? Where is she found?

5. In chapter 24, which passengers are immediate suspects in the death of Mrs. Otterbourne? Why?

6. In chapter 28, who does Race realize is the agitator he has been searching for? How does he learn this?

7. In chapter 27, with what does Poirot confront Tim Allerton?

8. In chapter 26, why does Poirot accuse Mr. Fanthrop of lying about his true identity? What reason does Mr. Fanthrop give for being on the cruise ship?

9. In chapter 20, why do Race and Poirot have all the passengers searched? What are they looking for?

10. In chapter 30, how does Jackie claim that Simon Doyle felt about Linnet from the moment they met?

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