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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, does Mr. Pennington know who might have a grudge against Linnet on the ship?
(a) Yes, Mr. Fanthrop.
(b) No, but he knows Windlesham is still angry with her.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, Mr. Ferguson.

2. In chapter 25, what does Mr. Ferguson claim is wrong about the education Cornelia claims to be recieving?
(a) It focuses on men rather than women.
(b) It focuses on the past and should focus on the future.
(c) It is too difficult for a woman.
(d) It is not difficult enough.

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

4. What do many of the vacationers notice about Rosalie Otterbourne's behavior early in the novel?
(a) She is a simpleton.
(b) She is very unhappy.
(c) She is overly joyous.
(d) She is cruel.

5. Who is coming off the ship in chapter 10 as Simon escorts his wife back on board?
(a) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(b) Jackie de Bellefort.
(c) Miss van Schuyler.
(d) Mrs. Otterbourne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poirot encourage Jackie to do in chapter 5?

2. In chapter 20, what is the main bit of gossip as the passengers gather for lunch?

3. Whose gun was found in the river by ship's personnel in chapter 16?

4. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

5. In chapter 21, why do Poirot and Race decide to search the boat even though the pearls have been discovered?

(see the answer key)

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