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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

3. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Jackie de Bellefort.
(b) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(c) Simon Doyle.
(d) Tim Allerton.

4. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) The moon.
(b) Stars.
(c) A planet.
(d) The sun.

5. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) A steward gave it to her.
(b) It was waiting in her room.
(c) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.
(d) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Richetti insist on going alone in chapter 11?

2. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?

3. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?

4. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?

5. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.

(see the answer key)

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