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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 Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is charming.
(b) She is glamorous.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) She is wealthy.

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

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

4. In chapter 10, with whom does Cornelia tour the sights?
(a) Dr. Bessner.
(b) Poirot.
(c) Mr. Ferguson.
(d) Mr. Allerton.

5. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?
(a) She is in the right and the Doyles are in the wrong.
(b) He has no jurisdiction in Egypt.
(c) She has a right to her emotions.
(d) She has done nothing illegal yet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?

2. Why does Poirot tell Jackie at the end of chapter 7 that he feels sorry for her?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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