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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?
(a) Jackie's.
(b) Mr. Pennington's.
(c) Mr. Ferguson's.
(d) Mr. Richetti's.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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