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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is glamorous.
(b) She is beautiful.
(c) She is charming.
(d) She is wealthy.

2. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Semna.
(c) Nubia.
(d) Wadi Halfa.

3. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?
(a) A velvet stole.
(b) A turban.
(c) A veiled hat.
(d) A sarong.

4. Who do Race and Poirot agree in chapter 15 they do not trust?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Linnet's maid.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Simon Doyle.

5. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Miss van Schuyler.
(c) Jackie de Bellefort.
(d) Rosalie Otterbourne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

2. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

3. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?

4. In chapter 15, where does Poirot think the killer might have placed the murder weapon?

5. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

(see the answer key)

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