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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a well-known novelist.
(b) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.
(c) He is a famous entertainer.
(d) He is a well-known detective.

2. 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 a favor for Linnet.
(d) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.

3. How does Simon Doyle respond when Poirot asks in chapter 6 if he is still in love with Jackie?
(a) Jackie no longer exists to him.
(b) Jackie will always be his first love.
(c) Jackie will always be like a little sister to him.
(d) He never loved Jackie in the first place.

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

5. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is a simpleton.
(b) She is very unhappy.
(c) She is cruel.
(d) She is overly joyous.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Hercule Poirot stay in chapter 3?

4. What is the Karnak?

5. What about Mrs. Otterbourne seems to embarrass her daughter, Rosalie, in chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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