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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Cornelia.
(c) Mrs. Allerton.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

2. What is wrapped around the gun when the ship's personnel find it in the river?
(a) A small pillow.
(b) Miss van Schuyler's fur stole.
(c) A woman's petticoat.
(d) A man's jacket.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

2. In chapter 24, who does Poirot see walking toward the scene of the most recent shooting?

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

4. What did Miss van Schuyler lose in chapter 12 that becomes an issue in chapter 16?

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

(see the answer key)

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