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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, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?
(a) Septicemia, blood poisoning.
(b) He will bleed to death.
(c) An infection to the broken bone.
(d) A permanent limp.

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

3. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?
(a) The Ridgeways were rude and unfriendly.
(b) The Ridgeways were uncouth.
(c) The Ridgeways were nobodies outside of their wealth.
(d) The Ridgeways were new money.

4. What did Miss van Schuyler lose in chapter 12 that becomes an issue in chapter 16?
(a) A fur coat.
(b) A fur scarf.
(c) A fur hat.
(d) A fur stole.

5. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?
(a) They want to know who else might have wanted to kill Linnet.
(b) They want to assure him that they are doing the best they can to solve the case.
(c) They want to know the contents of the telegram Linnet opened by mistake.
(d) They want to begin making plans for Linnet's burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 24, where was Jackie when the most recent shooting took place?

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

3. For what reason does Mr. Pennington give for needing Linnet's signature on some documents in chapter 9?

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

5. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

(see the answer key)

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