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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) Mr. Richetti's.
(b) Jackie's.
(c) Mr. Pennington's.
(d) Mr. Ferguson's.

2. In chapter 24, why do Poirot and Race go to speak to Simon Doyle?
(a) They want to begin making plans for Linnet's burial.
(b) They want to assure him that they are doing the best they can to solve the case.
(c) They want to know who else might have wanted to kill Linnet.
(d) They want to know the contents of the telegram Linnet opened by mistake.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cornelia think Rosalie is so reserved?

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

3. In chapter 24, what danger does Miss Bowers suggest Simon Doyle faces if he does not reach a hospital soon?

4. With whom does Poirot tour Ez-Zebua in chapter 9?

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

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