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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?
(a) In a hotel in London.
(b) On a flight from England to Egypt.
(c) In a restaurant called Chez Ma Tante.
(d) At Linnet Doyle's wedding.

2. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?
(a) Yes, Mr. Ferguson.
(b) No, but he knows Windlesham is still angry with her.
(c) Yes, Mr. Fanthrop.
(d) No.

3. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.
(a) Getting Simon to a hospital.
(b) Clearing Jackie's name.
(c) The missing pearl necklace.
(d) Arranging Linnet's funeral.

4. What is bigamy?
(a) Having more than one child at a time.
(b) Being legally married to more than one person at a time.
(c) Bearing bad opinions of a group of people for no logical reason.
(d) Having a preconcieved idea of a person or set of circumstances.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?

4. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?

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

(see the answer key)

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