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

2. In chapter 13, how bad does Dr. Bessner say Simon Doyle's gunshot wound is?
(a) It is a shallow wound, but the bullet caused an infection.
(b) He has broken the bone.
(c) It is a life threatening wound because of the closeness to a major artery.
(d) It is only a flesh wound.

3. How does Mr. Pennington say he missed a letter informing him of Linnet's marriage?
(a) She never attempted to notifiy him.
(b) Her letter was lost in the mail.
(c) He sailed from New York before her letter could reach him.
(d) Her letter arrived late to his office.

4. In chapter 26, who does Fanthorp claim sent him on this trip?
(a) Linnet's father.
(b) Linnet's English attorney.
(c) Linnet's former fiance.
(d) Linnet's cousin.

5. What is bigamy?
(a) Having a preconcieved idea of a person or set of circumstances.
(b) Being legally married to more than one person at a time.
(c) Bearing bad opinions of a group of people for no logical reason.
(d) Having more than one child at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?

2. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say it would have been better if Simon Doyle were in charge of Linnet Doyle's finances?

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

4. In chapter 21, who do Poirot and Race claim they would like to interview next?

5. Who informs Poirot in chapter 13 of Linnet Doyle's death?

(see the answer key)

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