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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Colonel Race learn that his agitator would be on the cruise ship?
(a) From a police informant.
(b) Police intuition.
(c) From a coded letter.
(d) From an accomplice of the agitator.

2. In chapter 7, who does Poirot overhear saying that they must go through with it now?
(a) Simon Doyle.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

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

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 cousin.
(d) Linnet's former fiance.

5. In chapter 20, who does Mrs. Allerton suggest would accuse a friend of the family, Mrs. Portarlington, to have replaced the diamonds in an expensive necklace with fakes?
(a) Linnet Doyle.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Joanna Southwood.
(d) Mr. Ferguson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?

3. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?

4. What does Race suggest in chapter 18 that he and Poirot should focus on next in their investigation.

5. In chapter 18, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?

(see the answer key)

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