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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 20, what does Poirot say he is experiencing trouble with?
(a) Deciding to have for lunch.
(b) Having his souvenirs packaged by the crew.
(c) Having a package sent from Egypt to England.
(d) Deciding who the killer is.

2. In chapter 20, to whom does Poirot whisper before he leaves the dining room?
(a) Cornelia Robson.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Mrs. Allerton.
(d) Race.

3. In chapter 25, what does Mr. Ferguson claim is wrong about the education Cornelia claims to be recieving?
(a) It is too difficult for a woman.
(b) It is not difficult enough.
(c) It focuses on men rather than women.
(d) It focuses on the past and should focus on the future.

4. In chapter 25, who takes charge over Miss Otterbourne?
(a) Mrs. Allerton.
(b) Miss Bowers.
(c) Cornelia Robson.
(d) Miss van Schuyler.

5. In chapter 25, how does Poirot suggest the killer got away so quickly after the third shooting?
(a) He or she jumped over the railing to the deck below.
(b) He or she pretended to be part of the curious crowd that gathered.
(c) He or she slipped into a nearby cabin.
(d) He or she hid in a nearby service room.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 16, what does Poirot claim does not make sense in the investigation?

3. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?

4. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

5. Who do Race and Poirot interview first about the two shootings in chapter 13?

(see the answer key)

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