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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Linnet Ridgeway hire Simon Doyle to do?
(a) Personal attorney.
(b) Chauffeur.
(c) Personal butler.
(d) Estate manager.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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 suggest that Linnet Doyle has put up with harassment on her honeymoon?

5. What reason does Simon suggest Jackie thinks he married Linnet?

(see the answer key)

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