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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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) A permanent limp.
(c) He will bleed to death.
(d) An infection to the broken bone.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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