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

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 small pillow.
(d) A woman's petticoat.

3. Where is Cornelia from?
(a) Russia.
(b) America.
(c) Egypt.
(d) England.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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