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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ship did Mr. Pennington supposedly sail on from New York to Egypt?
(a) The Carmanic.
(b) The Queen Mary.
(c) The Southern Belle.
(d) The Karnak.

2. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?
(a) The moon.
(b) A planet.
(c) Stars.
(d) The sun.

3. Why does Jackie claim Simon fell in love with Linnet?
(a) She is charming.
(b) She is glamorous.
(c) She is beautiful.
(d) She is wealthy.

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

5. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?
(a) For her money.
(b) For her business contacts.
(c) For her social standing.
(d) For her beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Linnet Doyle claim has been following her while on her honeymoon?

2. What threat does Linnet Doyle claim has been made against her?

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

4. What has Linnet Ridgeway recently purchased that has caused a great deal of gossip?

5. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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