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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Poirot and Mrs. Allerton think of Mr. Fanthrop in chapter 7?
(a) He is gentle and unassuming.
(b) He is quiet and intelligent.
(c) He is crude and annoying.
(d) He is loud and boisterous.

2. How does Linnet mistake a telegram meant for Mr. Richetti as her own in chapter 11?
(a) A steward gave it to her.
(b) It was waiting in her room.
(c) She just assumed she was the only one who would recieve telegrams.
(d) She sees the R of his name and thinks it is for Ridgeway.

3. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?
(a) A new magazine.
(b) A tip.
(c) One of her novels.
(d) A picture of herself.

4. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?
(a) Take a cruise on the Nile.
(b) Look to the future instead of the past.
(c) Fight for her man.
(d) Find a new man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 18, Mr. Pennington suggests who might be the murderer?

2. In chapter 21, where were the pearls discovered the morning after Linnet's murder?

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

4. Where does Mrs. Allerton claim she learned about Jackie's innocence in the murder of Linnet Doyle in chapter 15?

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

(see the answer key)

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