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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Poirot suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?
(a) She likes how it makes her new husband overprotective.
(b) She is not truly afraid.
(c) She feels guilty for her own actions.
(d) She likes the attention.

2. Who appears to be following Simon and Linnet Doyle in chapter 2?
(a) Hercule Poirot.
(b) Tim Allerton.
(c) Rosalie Otterbourne.
(d) Jackie de Bellefort.

3. Who is Linnet Ridgeway?
(a) An English royal.
(b) A wealthy American.
(c) A Russian princess.
(d) A French heiress.

4. In what point of view is the novel written?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person.

5. What does Jackie claim to see while she is talking to Poirot in chapter 5?
(a) Simon Doyle watching them.
(b) Tim Allerton watching them.
(c) Linnet Doyle watching them.
(d) A stranger watching them and listening to their conversation.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. To what astronomical body does Jackie compare Linnet?

4. What does Poirot refuse to do in Linnet's name, but agrees to do as a matter of courtesy?

5. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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