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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, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?
(a) They want to assure him that they are doing the best they can to solve the case.
(b) They want to begin making plans for Linnet's burial.
(c) They want to know the contents of the telegram Linnet opened by mistake.
(d) They want to know who else might have wanted to kill Linnet.

2. 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 man's jacket.
(c) A woman's petticoat.
(d) A small pillow.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

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

(see the answer key)

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