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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?
(a) She is English.
(b) She is heartbroken.
(c) She is stressed by her mother's eccentricity.
(d) She is unkind by nature.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Poirot overhear talking to one another at the end of chapter 9?

2. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?

3. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?

4. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?

5. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?

(see the answer key)

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