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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?
(a) A cruise ship.
(b) A pearl necklace.
(c) Wode Hall.
(d) A new Picasso.

3. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?
(a) He is a famous entertainer.
(b) He is a well-known detective.
(c) He is a well-known novelist.
(d) He is a wealthy man who often travels in such circles.

4. In chapter 5, where does Poirot tell Jackie he has seen her previously?
(a) In a hotel in London.
(b) At Linnet Doyle's wedding.
(c) In a restaurant called Chez Ma Tante.
(d) On a flight from England to Egypt.

5. What is the Karnak?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A city on the Nile.
(c) The cruise ship.
(d) A tour line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

2. What does Mrs. Otterbourne insist on giving Poirot in chapter 3?

3. How does Simon Doyle respond when Poirot asks in chapter 6 if he is still in love with Jackie?

4. Why does Poirot say he cannot stop Jackie from her plan to seek revenge against Linnet and Simon Doyle?

5. In what point of view is the novel written?

(see the answer key)

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