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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?
(a) Her silent, rude behavior.
(b) Her apparent crush on Hercule Poirot.
(c) Her open discussions on sex.
(d) Her overly friendly attitude toward Tim Allerton and Simon Doyle.

3. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?
(a) One of her novels.
(b) A tip.
(c) A new magazine.
(d) A picture of herself.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?

3. Who rescues Linnet from the falling boulder in chapter 10?

4. What kind of mood does Poirot note in chapter 10 Linnet Doyle has adopted?

5. At what table does Mrs. Allerton note in chapter 7 Jackie de Bellefort has been placed?

(see the answer key)

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