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

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

3. Who does Poirot overhear talking to one another at the end of chapter 9?
(a) Tim Allerton and Cornelia.
(b) Tim Allerton and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Mr. Fanthrop and Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Mr. Fanthrop and Cornelia.

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

5. In chapter 24, where was Jackie when the most recent shooting took place?
(a) Her cabin.
(b) Sitting in the salon.
(c) On the deck.
(d) Walking with Mr. Allerton.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

5. In chapter 24, who becomes openly upset about Simon Doyle's condition?

(see the answer key)

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