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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 23, how does Rosalie Otterbourne react when Poirot accuses her of having a gun in her handbag?
(a) She allows him to search the bag.
(b) She suggests that Poirot has lost his mind.
(c) She denies it and rushes off crying.
(d) She denies it, but does not allow him to see the bag.

2. What reason does Miss van Schuyler give for her family never becoming friendly with Linnet Ridgeway's family?
(a) The Ridgeways were new money.
(b) The Ridgeways were rude and unfriendly.
(c) The Ridgeways were uncouth.
(d) The Ridgeways were nobodies outside of their wealth.

3. In chapter 25, why does Mr. Ferguson claim he would like to marry Cornelia Robson?
(a) She would make strong, healthy babies.
(b) She would be a perfect royal's wife.
(c) She has spirit.
(d) She is beautiful.

4. What does Simon say when Poirot asks if he believes Jackie capable of murder?
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes, but not with something as violent as a gun.
(c) No.
(d) In the right circumstances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 23, who asks Poirot the motive for the maid's death?

2. What alibi does Fleetwood offer in chapter 15?

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

4. In chapter 20, who are Race and Poirot told wants to speak with them?

5. In chapter 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?

(see the answer key)

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