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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Karnak.
(b) The Carmanic.
(c) The Queen Mary.
(d) The Southern Belle.

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

4. In chapter 10, what objects do most of the passengers leave their cruise ship to tour?
(a) Old statues.
(b) A temple.
(c) Pyramids.
(d) An ancient tomb.

5. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?
(a) Yes, but not with something as violent as a gun.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) In the right circumstances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?

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

3. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?

4. Why does Linnet Doyle change seats at dinner in chapter 3?

5. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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