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

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

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

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

5. Who compliments Linnet Doyle in chapter 9 for her behavior while signing documents for Mr.Pennington?
(a) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(b) Mr. Allerton.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Mr. Fanthrop.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where is Cornelia from?

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

5. Who does Miss van Schuyler blame for her late bedtime the night of the murder?

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