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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Karnak?
(a) A tour line.
(b) A hotel.
(c) The cruise ship.
(d) A city on the Nile.

2. Why does Mrs. Allerton say she thought her son would enjoy sharing a table with Hercule Poirot aboard the cruise ship?
(a) He is always ready to meet new people.
(b) He is a kind and generous person.
(c) He likes detective stories.
(d) He likes for his mother to meet new people.

3. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her beauty.
(c) For her business contacts.
(d) For her social standing.

4. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.
(b) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(c) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(d) To ask a favor for Linnet.

5. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Mrs. Otterbourne.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

3. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?

4. What item does Mrs. Otterbourne often wear that many passengers note throughout the novel, including in chapter 7?

5. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?

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