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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In chapter 24, who becomes openly upset about Simon Doyle's condition?
(a) Cornelia.
(b) Jackie.
(c) Poirot.
(d) Rosalie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

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

4. Where is Cornelia from?

5. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?

(see the answer key)

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