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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Her marriage changes the terms of her inheritance.
(c) He wants to put her mind at ease.
(d) She has been away from America for so long they are behind on such matters.

4. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?
(a) Why the killer tried to silence the gun.
(b) Why the killer murdered Linnet in the first place.
(c) Why Jackie's gun was used in the murder.
(d) Why the killer threw the gun overboard when trying to frame Jackie.

5. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Mrs. Allerton.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 24, who bursts into Dr. Bessner's cabin and claims to know who the killer is?

3. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?

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

5. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?

(see the answer key)

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