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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Poirot doing when approached by another vacationer in chapter 4?
(a) Listening to music.
(b) Meditating.
(c) Eating.
(d) Sleeping.

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

4. Who overhears Jackie de Bellefort and Simon Doyle talking in a restaurant in chapter 1?
(a) Tim Allerton.
(b) Linnet Ridgeway.
(c) Hercule Poirot.
(d) Joanna Southwood.

5. Why does Simon Doyle ask to speak with Poirot in chapter 6?
(a) To ask for advice on a gift for Linnet.
(b) To discuss the upcoming cruise on the Nile.
(c) To ask a favor for Linnet.
(d) To ask about Poirot's dealings with Jackie.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do many of the other vacationers appear to know Hercule Poirot?

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