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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 18, how many of the passengers are Poirot and Race able to rule out in the murder of Linnet Doyle?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

2. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say he had not motive to kill Linnet?
(a) He loses a good friend with her death.
(b) He loses a client with her death.
(c) He gets nothing from her estate.
(d) Nothing changes for him as he will continue to manage her money for Simon Doyle.

3. In chapter 26, why does Pennington say it would have been better if Simon Doyle were in charge of Linnet Doyle's finances?
(a) Pennington simply prefers working with a man.
(b) He would be easier to fool with devious business deals.
(c) He has a better head for business.
(d) He does not insist on reading every document he signs.

4. In chapter 18, what does Mr. Pennington claim to have heard the night Linnet was murdered?
(a) A splash in the river.
(b) Someone running.
(c) A gunshot.
(d) The commotion outside Dr. Bessner's cabin.

5. How many suspects do Poirot and Race identify in chapter 15?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Miss van Schuyler lose in chapter 12 that becomes an issue in chapter 16?

2. What is the Karnak?

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

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

5. In chapter 21, for what reason does Poirot suggest no one heard the gunshot that took Linnet's life?

(see the answer key)

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